Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour (310g)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (30g)
  • 1.25 cup butter (280g)
  • 1.25 cup sugar (250g)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar (315g)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (or more to taste)
  • 0.5 cup butter (112g at room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instruction

  • Watch my quick recipe video first! You'll find it after the recipe directions. 
  • Preheat your oven to 350F
  • Line the cupcake pans with baking cups, will make approximately 18 cupcakes
  • Combine the gluten free all purpose flour flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and cocoa powder in a bowl and mix well so that everything is evenly distributed.
  • Place the butter and sugar into another bowl, whisk until smooth.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter/sugar mixture and mix again. 
  • Add the flour mixture a little at a time until it's fully combined.
  • Add the gluten free chocolate cupcake batter to the baking cups, if you divide it evenly you should get about 18 - 20 cakes. 
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overcook or your cupcakes will be too dry.