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Gluten-Free Ghost Cupcakes

These cupcakes will be a hit with both kids and adults at any Halloween gathering. Enjoy the festive fun with a healthier twist!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: gluten-free, grain-free, halloween, refined sugar free
Servings: 6 cupcakes

Ingredients

Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 2 tbsp coconut cream the thick part at the top of a can of coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour

Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp grass-fed butter
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 18 dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a cupcake tin with 6 cupcake liners.
  • Mix together the coconut cream, coconut oil, eggs, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and vanilla. Then mix in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and coconut flour.
  • Divide batter evenly between the 6 cups. Bake for 23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cupcakes bake, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and 3 tbsp maple syrup.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, swirl the cream cheese icing on top of the cupcakes as in the video. Add 2 chocolate chips with the points out for the eyes and 1 with the point in for the mouth. Enjoy!