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Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Author Casey Colodny
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
Servings: 17 cupcakes
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Luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting tops moist and decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes for the ultimate flavor combo. If you're a fan of chocolate covered strawberries you'll be head over heels in love with these cupcakes.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 cup GF flour I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 GF flour replacement
  • ¼ cup super fine blanched almond flour
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 2 oz 70% chocolate bar rough chopped (I used Theo Chocolate baking bar)
  • 1 cup coconut sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water*

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries ~¼ cup once pulsed
  • 5 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 oz butter softened
  • cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together GF flour, almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk to stir after sifting to ensure everything is evenly combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt 70% chocolate and ½ cup coconut oil in 30 second increments for ~90 seconds total. Stir together until smooth.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add coconut sugar and melted chocolate, using a whisk to stir together until smooth.
  • Whisk in eggs and egg yolk until just combined.
  • Whisk in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
  • Working in batches, add sifted flour to batter, using a spatula to fold in until just combined.
  • Add 1 cup water and fold into batter until smooth, making sure not to over mix.
  • Line 17 - 18 muffin liners and fill ⅔ full. I used a 2 tbsp cookie scoop sprayed with coconut oil to make it easier to evenly fill the muffin liners.
  • Bake at 350F for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly crumb-free (you do not want to over bake these!). Let cool for 10 minutes in muffin tray, before removing to cool on a wire baking rack.
  • While cupcakes are cooling, start on your frosting. Add freeze dried strawberries to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer to blend together until evenly combined and smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and use hand mixer to blend together until smooth. Stir in powdered freeze-dried strawberries until smooth
  • Once cupcakes cool completely, frost and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to use a liquid measuring cup for measuring water (and bend down to look at eye level)
  • I find it easiest to fill the muffin liners using a 2 tbsp cookie scoop sprayed with coconut oil - this helps the batter fall out easily and ensures equally measured cupcakes