Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan)

 Here's a recipe for Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes:

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum or add 1/4 teaspoon if not)

1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup coconut sugar or other sweetener of choice

1/2 cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)

1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1/2 cup boiling water (to make the batter smooth)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar until well combined.

3. Add the Wet Ingredients: Add the non-dairy milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) to the dry ingredients. Stir well until the batter is smooth.

4. Add Boiling Water: Carefully add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's normal and will help create moist cupcakes.

5. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.

6. Bake: Bake the cupcakes for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Frost (Optional): Once the cupcakes are cool, you can frost them with your favorite vegan and gluten-free frosting (such as chocolate avocado frosting or coconut cream frosting) or enjoy them plain.

Enjoy you

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