Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

Healthier dark chocolate cupcakes made using almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar for tender and moist crumb. This easy cupcake recipe is made gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and keto friendly so everyone can enjoy!

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries? Is there a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

I took one of my favorite almond flour cake recipes and used it as a base recipe for these cute little gluten free cupcakes.

SO GOOD!

How to make cupcakes

This easy cupcake recipe is made using simple and wholesome ingredients and comes together so quickly, you will never buy boxed cake again.

Here’s what you need:

• almond flour – I used a finely ground almond flour. You could also use a hazelnut flour but you cannot substitute any other flour in this recipe.
• unsweetened cocoa powder & unsweetened special dark cocoa powder – you can use all regular cocoa powder if you can’t find special dark. Keep in mind the color will not the same.
• baking soda – this acts as a leavening agent to help the cookies rise
• salt – salt enhances the flavors of the cookie
• organic eggs
• applesauce – the original recipe I made called for 6 eggs so when I updated the recipe, I subbed applesauce for two of them to make it a more approachable recipe. If you don’t have applesauce on hand, use 2 eggs in its place.
• coconut oil – the oil will keep the chocolate a tad softer once it hardens.
• vanilla extract
• coconut sugar – you can use any granulated sweetener you like as well as erythritol for keto
• almond milk – or any nut milk
• coconut milk – full fat from the can is the only coconut milk that will work here
• dark chocolate chips – or you can used semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. I love Hu Kitchen and Lily’s brands
• strawberries – optional

Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Flour

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Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Decadent chocolate almond flour cupcakes topped with rich two ingredient chocolate ganache frosting and strawberry hearts.

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Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time28 minutes mins

Total Time58 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond flour, cake, chocolate, chocolate cupcakes

Servings: 16 cupcakes

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Ciarra Siller

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Cupcake Pans

Ingredients

• 3 cups almond flour finely ground
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup unsweetened special dark cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 organic eggs room temperature
• ⅓ cup applesauce unsweetened
• ¼ cup coconut oil melted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice erythritol for keto
• 1 cup almond milk room temperature

for the frosting

• 4 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate refined sugar free
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 cup strawberries

Instructions

for the cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
• Sift together the almond flour, cocoa powders, baking soda and salt in a large bowl and stir until combined. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple sauce, coconut oil, vanilla and coconut sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until to combine while adding the almond milk. Distribute the batter between the liners, filling them about ¾ full. Bake cupcakes for 23-26 minutes or until cooked through. 

for the ganache

• Once the cupcakes have cooled, place the chocolate into a heat proof bowl.
• Add the coconut milk to a small sauce pan and heat until simmering. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes before stirring smooth. Let the ganache sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.

assemble cupcakes

• Dip the top of each cooled cupcake into the chocolate ganache. Place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes for chocolate to harden, dip again for a second layer and then top with strawberries and sprinkles if desired. Chill until chocolate is solid, about 5 minutes.

Notes

These cupcakes are best if served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.