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easter cupcakes with easter eggs on top

Paleo Coconut Cupcakes (grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
These paleo coconut cupcakes are made with coconut and almond flour and have an amazing texture! And as a bonus, they’re gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

Coconut Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups (120 grams) unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup (45 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons (6 grams) coconut flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (106 grams) honey
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) coconut oil melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract or vanilla extract

Coconut Whipped Cream:

  • 1 13.5 ounce (400 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk
  • coconut sugar or honey, optional

Optional garnish:

  • 1/3 cup coconut toasted
  • Easter egg candies use raspberries for paleo

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8 muffin cups with liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
    1 1/2 cups (120 grams) unsweetened desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup (45 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour, 2 teaspoons (6 grams) coconut flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (eggs through extract) and combine this with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined!
    3 large eggs, 1/3 cup (106 grams) honey, 1/3 cup (80 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk, 3 tablespoons (42 grams) coconut oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • Fill the cupcake liners so that they're almost full and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven, let the cupcakes cool for 2 minutes in the tins, and then turn the cupcakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the coconut whipped cream, put a can of coconut milk in the refrigerator, being careful not to shake it. Let it sit overnight. Take the can out of the refrigerator and scoop out the hardened coconut cream and transfer into a medium mixing bowl. Save the water to drink or to add to a smoothie.
    1 13.5 ounce (400 ml) canned full-fat coconut milk
  • Beat the coconut cream using a hand mixer at medium speed until it's the consistency of regular whipped cream. Add coconut sugar or honey, to taste, if desired, and beat on low until well combined.
    coconut sugar, 1/3 cup coconut
  • Spread on the cupcakes and add toasted coconut (I just toasted it about 5 minutes after I took out the cupcakes). Add the Easter candies right before serving.
    Easter egg candies

Notes

  • Make sure to use grain-free baking powder, if necessary.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. Values don't include the optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mgNet Carbs: 16
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