Sometimes you just need a chocolate cupcake, amiright? Now, if you’ve been reading for a while you’ll know I don’t have paleo treat recipes very often. It’s not because I don’t love ’em. I love chocolate as much as the next girl but as someone with an addictive personality I know that when they make an appearance too often, they can get out of hand so I don’t like having them around on the daily. If I do get out of hand with the frequency of paleo treats I put myself on a 21 Day Sugar Detox to reset my cravings. Works like a charm just by doing it once or twice a year.
As a mother of 3 paleo kiddos however, having cupcakes like these to bring to birthday parties, BBQs and whatnot can be a lifesaver. One of my kids is severely gluten intolerant and having a gluten free cupcake that she can have when her friends are having one really helps her to not feel left out. Our teenager with a sweet tooth loves them too!
When we first transitioned to paleo, having treats we could eat was incredibly helpful at staying on track during those first few difficult weeks.
Plus, they’re delicious!
Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes (makes 12)
What you will need for the cupcakes:
- 6 eggs (preferably pastured) (where to buy organic, soy-free eggs)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (dairy/soy free) (where to buy chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup cacao powder (where to buy cacao powder)
- 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder (where to buy arrowroot powder)
- 1 Tbsp coconut flour (where to buy coconut flour)
- 2 tsp vanilla (where to buy vanilla)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (where to buy baking soda)
What you will need for the frosting:
- 1 can full fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) (where to buy coconut milk)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Directions for cupcakes:
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a pot on medium heat – stir continually until blended.
- Let cool.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks and blend the whites until light and frothy.
- Blend the yolks and pour slowly into the bowl with the whites while blending (I use a cuisinart smart stick).
- Slowly add the chocolate to the mixture and vanilla while blending – the more frothy the better.
- Sift and add the remaining dry ingredients.
- Mix well and pour (approx 1/4 cup each) into a muffin pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 17 minutes.
Directions for frosting:
- Combine ingredients over medium heat.
- Mix well with a whisk.
- Let cool.
- Enjoy!
Looking for other paleo treats to have handy? Check out this ebook, Indulge, by my friend Carol from Ditch the Wheat. I love her chocolate brownies in particular. She’s so much better than I am at this whole baking gig! (Learn more here)
What are your favorite paleo treats?
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Nov 20, 2016 @ 04:35:14
Any time I use coconut flour thats all the recipe tastes like do these taste like coconut flour?
Nov 20, 2016 @ 07:11:26
I don’t think they do – they taste like nothing but chocolate to me! 🙂
Sep 20, 2015 @ 04:02:56
Frosting stayed like chocolate coconut milk even after refrigerating.
Sep 20, 2015 @ 19:32:08
How odd, Debra! Did you make any substitutions to the recipe? Was the coconut milk full fat or the “light” version?
Nov 27, 2015 @ 16:54:12
I had the same problem. Used full fat coconut milk and the chocolate chips.
Jul 26, 2015 @ 14:42:55
The ingredient list says coconut milk for the frosting but the recipe says coconut oil. Some proofreading seems like a good idea.
Jul 26, 2015 @ 21:43:09
Hi Marie,
If you look closer you’ll notice there are ingredients for the cupcakes (coconut oil) and ingredients for the frosting (coconut milk) as well as directions for each.
Hope that helps!
Sylvie
Jul 11, 2015 @ 14:33:32
Hi Sylvie! I am also a celebrity personal assistant! I’m looking for a bakery for my boss’s Paleo birthday cupcakes – do you know of any you like in LA? I’d make her the cupcakes myself but I’m not sure I have the right equipment. Are these possible without the Cuisinart? All I have is a little hand mixer. Thanks!!
Jul 11, 2015 @ 20:39:43
Hi Jennifer! Hmmm as for bakeries I used one on San Vicente but can’t for the life of me remember the name. I don’t think it was 100% paleo though but we were dealing with several allergies (eggs, nuts etc so you know…) 😉
As for these, yes I think the hand mixer would work well! But girl, just call up some bakeries and give them the recipe. I’m sure they’d accommodate 🙂 Cheers!
Jul 12, 2015 @ 15:27:26
Thank you Sylvie!!
Jun 16, 2015 @ 05:16:34
What type of coconut oil is supposed to be used, I’m assuming refined since it’s being baked at high temp, but just want to double check! I’m not paleo, but am going to a bbq with a hostess who is due to serious illness, so this sounds like a yummy treat everyone can enjoy 🙂
Jun 16, 2015 @ 06:21:22
Michelle, I think either will work fine. I’m pretty sure I used unrefined but if you’re worried about the stability at high heat feel free to use refined. Hope that helps and I hope you like it!
Mar 26, 2015 @ 19:20:41
I made these for my son’s birthday and they are absolutely awesome! I found Krisda chocolate chips that were sweetened with stevia so there was literally no sugar at all! I only had a can of light coconut milk and it worked wondefully and indeed did thicken a bit in fridge. I sprinkled unsweetened coconut on top to make them pretty! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
Mar 26, 2015 @ 21:52:21
So glad you liked it! Glad to know it still worked out with the ingredient swap- thanks for sharing Leslie 🙂
Feb 28, 2015 @ 09:16:05
The cupcakes came out great, although they are not sweet enough for my 10 year old;), that’s ok though, they are for MY Birthday! Only problem is that the frosting is totally liquid, not even a little thick. Is there anyway to thicken it up? I would like to salvage it somehow. Thanks!
Mar 01, 2015 @ 21:12:53
Hi Carla,
It should thicken just by putting in the fridge for a bit before spreading. Let me know if that works.
Glad you like them!
Jan 08, 2015 @ 18:16:07
Just made these for my husband’s birthday. We are trying to cut out processed foods, most carbs, and sugar. Many recipes I find are paleo. We loved these cupcakes! They were a great treat! The texture was nice and spongy. They were not very sweet, but not bitter. There was a hint of sweetness occasionally when eating them. I sprinkled cut up strawberries on top which gave them a little more sweetness than eating them alone. I recommend this recipe for anyone who wants a chocolate treat, but does.not want the guilt involved after eating tons of sugar.
Jan 08, 2015 @ 19:56:39
So glad you liked them, Wendy! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Nov 03, 2014 @ 07:26:54
I’m excited to make these. My son and daughter are both severely allergic to wheat and gluten. So I always love having a healthy way to indulge them ;);):) plus mama needs some treats too. Im pregnant!
Nov 03, 2014 @ 20:37:26
Awesome! hope you love them!
Apr 10, 2014 @ 11:15:45
Made them and the frosting turned out like chocolate coconut milk… Did I do something wrong?
Feb 13, 2014 @ 08:27:17
Can I substitute baking cocoa powder? I couldn’t find cacao powder at the store… what’s the difference? Thanks!
Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:28:44
What’s the best way to store the cupcakes?
Jan 28, 2014 @ 10:12:04
I had to laugh because they don’t last long around here! We leave them on a covered dish on the counter and have also put them in the fridge and freezer!
Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:26:48
What’s the best way to store them
Jan 27, 2014 @ 19:29:16
These look delicious! Just trying to make sure I have the right ingredients, I noticed they don’t have any sweetener in them, are the chocolate chips you use sweetened? And are these light and fluffy or dense and moist? Thanks!
Jan 28, 2014 @ 10:13:47
Hi there. The chocolate chips I use (link in the post) have evaporated cane juice. Hope that helps!
Jan 25, 2014 @ 10:11:06
I’d love to make these for my daughter’s birthday at school. Can you please tell us how many this recipe makes so I can determine if I need to double or triple the recipe? Thanks in advance!
Jan 25, 2014 @ 12:21:06
it makes 12! Thanks for asking- I’ll update the recipe to include that info
Jan 24, 2014 @ 13:07:40
any idea how many cupcakes these make? I’m not sure if it’s possible to cut the recipe in half but I only have 3 people for dessert and don’t want too much. Thanks!
Jan 25, 2014 @ 12:21:22
it makes 12! Thanks for asking- I’ll update the recipe to include that info