Edited to Add: I was working early and had already scheduled this post but I just want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with those who we lost in the terrible tragedy that took place yesterday. No words can be said that will be enough during a tragedy such as this. I’ve been seeing this on a lot of blogs today and I’m going to repeat it: Hug someone you love today.
Today is National cupcake day so why not celebrate with a cupcake? In keeping with the holiday season I decided to make them chocolate peppermint. The cupcake itself is actually Paleo if you exclude the chocolate chips but the frosting is not. Just a little heads up if you’re strict Paleo. These are mini cupcakes too so they’re the perfect treat to make without overdoing it. You won’t have a ton of leftovers too so you don’t have to worry about chocolate cupcakes staring at you from the kitchen counter!
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup enjoy life mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- dash of sea salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. pure peppermint extract
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl combine your flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Next add in the rest of your wet ingredients mixing well.
- Pour your batter into a greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake 13-15 minutes until set.
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 tub True Whip or Trader Joe’s House Whip (they’re pretty much the same and both are gluten free)
- 1/4 tsp. pure peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops all natural food coloring if desired
Combine your whipped topping with the peppermint and food coloring if desired to top your cupcakes. Keep in mind this “frosting” is gluten free but not Paleo!
Favorite kind of cupcake???
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They’re so cute, with the pink whipped topping and candy cane pieces! I’m not a huge cupcake fan, but I would definitely try one of these!
Thanks so much Michelle!
These are awesome! I love peppermint anything!!! <3
Thanks Katie! Me Too!
These are perfect for this time of year!! YUM! Is it weird that I don’t like frosting??
Thanks Brittany! I am such a frosting person! I love it!
Chocolate cupcakes are definitely my favorite. These look delicious!
Thanks so much Amanda!
cute idea!
Thank you Jess!
I love coconut cupcakes! These are perfect for the holiday. I wish I had some peppermint! I’d totally be making these right now
Thanks Kristen! Coconut cupcakes sound great too!
Mmm I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint!
I like any kind of chocolate cupcake – especially when it’s combined with flavours like mint, caramel and coconut!
Thanks so much Chelsea!
My favorite kind of cupcake.. chocolate OF COURSE
Love the peppermint addition. Perfect for the holidays!
I think I tried this whip topping before but I can’t remember.
If not, then I definitely HAVE seen it around before.
But then again I live at TJ’s. Not really. You know what I mean lol
That’s too funny! I spend a lot of time at TJ’s myself
oh!!!! making these for a holiday party i’m going to next week! nobody will ever know! hahah
Perfect! Hope everyone enjoys them!
I made them last weekend and they were delicious. My only problem was that, despite greasing the muffin tins, they stuck to the pan.
So happy you liked them! I had to spray my pan really well and didn’t have trouble with them sticking. Try running a toothpick around the edge of cupcakes before you take them out!
These sound (and look!) so good! It may be past the holidays, but it’s definitely not too late for these:)
Thanks Sunnie! Hope you enjoy them!
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