Chocolate Mud Cupcakes

Chocolate Mud Cupcakes

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

308kcal

Sugar

Sugar

24g

Fat

Fat

0g

Fiber

Fiber

4g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

6g

Protein

Protein

4g

Carbs

Carbs

52g

Sodium

Sodium

157mg

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Flaxseed meal
- 3 tbsp Water
- 100g / 3.5oz Vegan butter
- 100g / 3.5oz chopped Dark/bittersweet chocolate
- 125ml / 4.23fl oz Hot water
- 60ml / 2fl oz hot Coffee
- 100g / 3.5oz Coconut sugar
- 100g / 3.5oz Plain/all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 40g / 1.4oz Self-raising/rising gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsp Raw cacao powder
- 100g / 3.5oz chopped Dark/bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp Coconut cream

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F).
2. Make the flax egg by combining 1 tbsp Flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp Water and set aside for 5 minutes.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 100g Vegan butter, 100g chopped Dark/bittersweet chocolate, 125ml Hot water, and 60ml hot Coffee. Stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
4. Add 100g Coconut sugar and stir. Let cool slightly.
5. In a mixing bowl, pour in the chocolate mixture, then add 100g Plain/all-purpose gluten-free flour, 40g Self-raising/rising gluten-free flour, and 2 tbsp Raw cacao powder gradually, stirring with a whisk. Add the flax egg and whisk until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into cupcake cases almost to the top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For ganache, melt 100g chopped Dark/bittersweet chocolate and 2 tbsp Coconut cream over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and spread over the cupcakes.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

20% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

32% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

0% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

32% of RDI

Folate

Folate

6% of RDI

Good to know

For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat flour instead of gluten-free flour. The cupcakes are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and can be made with low sugar. Swap coffee for hot water when making for children.