Craving a rich, moist chocolate cupcake but thought gluten-free desserts were bland and dry? Think again! These heavenly soft chocolate cupcakes will revolutionize your gluten-free baking experience, proving that dietary restrictions never mean compromising on taste or texture. Get ready to wow your friends and family with a dessert so delicious, they won't believe it's gluten-free!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to remove any lumps and ensure even mixing.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cupcakes tough.
- Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite gluten-free frosting or enjoy as is.
Tips
- Always sift your gluten-free flour and cocoa powder to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better ingredient integration.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense cupcakes.
- Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform cupcake sizes.
- Check cupcakes a few minutes before the recommended baking time, as gluten-free baked goods can sometimes cook faster.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness.
- For extra moisture, consider adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the batter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg
