vanilla ‘LOVE’ cupcakes with raspberry frosting
Cupcake Ingredients
1/2 cup of coconut flour
1/2 cup of monk fruit
1/3 cup of coconut butter (melted)
4 large eggs
1 tsp. of lemon juice
1 tsp. baking soda (aluminum-free)
1 tbsp. of vanilla extract
FRoSTING Ingredients
1 can of coconut cream
3 tbsp. of maple syrup
1 cup of frozen raspberries
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
FROSTING
Add raspberries, maple syrup and vanilla to a blender. Pulse until combined
Push mixture through a strainer to remove seeds
Add raspberry mixture and coconut cream to a bowl and whip for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy
Place frosting into fridge for over an hour
Note: If frosting mixture is too wet add 1/2 tsp. of tapioca flour at a time until it reaches a thicker consistency.
CUPCAKES
Pre-heat over to 350
Line cupcake tin with paper liners
Mix together monk fruit, eggs, coconut butter, lemon juice and vanilla extract
Stir in coconut flour and baking soda to wet mixture until combined
Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to add batter to cupcake liners. Fill liners about 3/4 of the way to the top.
Bake for 18-20 min. until centre bounces back
Let cool.
Once cooled, add frosting to a piping bag and frost cupcakes
Note: Makes about 8-9 cupcakes. Must be kept in the fridge.