Low-Fat Perfectly Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Perfectly tender, rich chocolate cupcakes that are allergy-friendly and vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute recipe, allergy-friendly, chocolate cupcakes, dessert, gluten-free, low-fat chocolate vegan cupcakes, marys busy kitchen, vegan cupcakes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Mary Krick
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate or dark 85% cacao
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup gluten-free baking blend that is one-to-one I used King Arthur Measure For Measure Gluten-Free Flour. See notes for flour options.
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Frosting of your choice ~ I use Pillsbury Creamy Supreme
Preheat oven to 350
Prepare muffin pan with paper or silicone liners.
Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a small dish in the microwave at 50% being careful not to burn it. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add milk and vinegar, whisk together well. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to curdle.
Stir in the sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Mix well.
In a small mixing bowl add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add dry mixture to the wet ingredients adding one half at a time. Beat mixture until there are no large lumps.
Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
**Stir flour before measuring. Spoon flour into measuring cup without shaking or packing and level off with a straight edge.
**Nutritional calculations are without frosting.
Corn-free baking powder
**Gluten, dairy, soy, nut, and corn-free flour blend:
- 2 cups brown or white rice flour
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp and 1 tsp potato starch
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- 3/4 tsp Xanthan gum or Guar gum
Serving: 1Cupcake | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg