Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the applesauce, oil, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- These cupcakes can be frosted with your choice of gluten-free frosting.
- Adjust sugar to taste if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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