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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes – Moist, Fluffy Dairy-Free Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

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Moist, fluffy gluten-free chocolate cupcakes topped with rich chocolate buttercream. Easy to make and perfect for chocolate cravings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • ⅔ cup hot water or coffee
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ½1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • ½ cup butter
  • 23 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla (frosting)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (frosting)
  • 23 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tray.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Beat in wet ingredients until smooth batter forms.
  4. Fill liners ¾ full and bake 18–24 minutes.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, cocoa, sugar, milk, and vanilla to make frosting.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour with xanthan gum.
  • Do not overbake to keep cupcakes moist.
  • Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American