Description
Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Cupcakes are a tropical delight that will brighten any dessert table. With a soft, fluffy texture and a rich coconut flavor, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy afternoons at home. Enjoy the sweetness of maple syrup and the creamy richness of coconut milk in every bite. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful, guilt-free treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, desiccated coconut, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix coconut milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg