GLUTEN-FREE, SUGAR-FREE VEGAN VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE

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These are great for those on gluten-free or sugar-free diets. Agave nectar can be consumed by some diabetics so consult physician.

Provided by CookiesCupcakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 Cupcakes, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 cup soymilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup agave nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1/3 cup almond meal
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup quinoa flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup non-dairy powdered milk

Steps:

  • Cupcakes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F; line muffin pan with 9 Liners and fill 3 remaining muffin cups with a little bit of water.
  • Mix together soy milk, canola oil, vanilla and almond extract and agave nectar.
  • Add flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt one by one and mix for 1-2 minutes. Mixture will be thin.
  • Fill 9 muffin cups approximately 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until toothpick inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 1 hour to allow agave to set.
  • Frosting.
  • Mix together margarine, agave, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add cocoa powder (sift if necessary).
  • Add powdered soy milk.
  • If mixture is too watery, add more powdered soy milk. If too thick, add more agave until desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.8

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