Small Batch GF Vanilla Cupcakes + Chocolate Mint Frosting

These Vanilla Cupcakes are airy, fluffy + reminiscent of traditional batter. Pair it with a rich but light Chocolate Mint frosting for a decadent dessert. Gluten Free, Grain Free + Refined Sugar Free!

GF Vanilla Cupcake + Chocolate Mint Buttercream | Personally Paleo

Remember my best friend, Kyra? She helped me test and perfect my Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe. Well, somehow that girl has impeccable timing for recipe work! While awaiting the return of our boyfriends from Africa, she helped me be super productive by testing out a cupcake and frosting recipe. She also made sure I didn't feel left out and joined me when I ate a spoonful or three of frosting. What a great friend! I had fun working on these with her, which is one of the many reasons I adore this recipe!

These cupcakes are light and fluffy. The "buttercream" frosting is rich without being overpowering. Both components of this dessert are easy to make and *drum roll please* the recipe is only for SIX cupcakes! It may seem like a small feat to some, but I find that if I make 2 dozen cupcakes, I am tempted to eat all 2 dozen cupcakes. This amount is perfect to treat myself and Kyle, or a couple friends, for a few days. Of course, if you are in need of a larger batch you can always double or triple the recipe.

If you are still on the hunt for a Valentine's dessert, I recommend you give these a go!

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Small Batch GF Vanilla Cupcakes + Chocolate Mint Frosting

by Katie Doyle Feb-11-2015

These Vanilla Cupcakes are airy, fluffy + reminiscent of traditional batter. Pair it with a rich but light Chocolate Mint frosting for a decadent dessert. Gluten Free, Grain Free + Refined Sugar Free!

Frosting Ingredients

1/4 cup grass-fed butter
2 tbs chocolate chips
1 tbs tapioca starch
1/4 tsp mint extract
3 tbs coconut cream

Cupcake Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup tapioca starch

2 tbs raw honey

1 tbs coconut milk, full-fat

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 lg eggs, whisked

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

dash of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.2. Start your frosting by melting the grass fed butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan on low, constantly stirring.3. Once melted, whisk in 1 tbs tapioca starch and the mint extract. Pour the saucepan contents into a mixing bowl and place it in the fridge to cool for 15-20 mins.4. Add all cupcake ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined and lump-free.5. Divide your mixture evenly between 6 cupcake liners. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean6. Once your frosting bowl has cooled, pull from fridge. Add the coconut cream and beat on high with a powered mixer for 4-5 minutes until it is fluffy. If the frosting gets too soft, place back in the fridge for a few minutes.7. Take your cooled cupcakes and frost them. Try using a piping bag or ziploc with the corner cut off to make a smooth frost.

Details

Prep time: 0 hrs 20 mins Cook time: 0 hrs 12 mins Total time: 0 hrs 32 mins Yield: 6 cupcakes