Description
Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings a taste of the tropics to your dessert table. These light and fluffy cupcakes, infused with rich coconut flavor and topped with creamy coconut frosting, are perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- For the Frosting: 1 cup chilled coconut cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and shredded coconut.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack before frosting with whipped coconut cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg