Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

Enjoy these tasty chocolate cupcakes that don't have nuts in them. The ganache frosting is rich and creamy. This Paleo-friendly recipe is great for when you want something sweet but don't want to change your diet.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For Ganache Frosting:
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, cocoa powder, arrowroot powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting

For Ganache Frosting: In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat until it starts to simmer

Remove from heat and add the dairy-free chocolate chips and maple syrup

Stir until smooth and well combined

Let the ganache cool for a few minutes, then spread it over the cooled cupcakes

Allow the ganache to set before serving

Enjoy your nut-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting!