The Ultimate Healthy Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 2/3 cup Maple syrup, pure
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla creme stevia

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Vanilla
  • 3/4 cup Whole wheat flour or gluten-free* flour, white

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Butter or coconut oil, unsalted

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain nonfat
  • 3/4 cup Milk, nonfat

Found on amyshealthybaking.com

Description

Ingredients

• for the cupcakes
• 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder (measured like this)
• ¾ cup (90g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp (15mL) vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ⅔ cup (160mL) pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup (60mL) nonfat milk
• for the frosting
• ¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder (measured like this)
• ½ cup (120mL) nonfat milk
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp vanilla crème stevia

Directions

• To prepare the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners, and generously coat the liners with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, stir together the butter or coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the Greek yogurt, stirring until no large lumps remain. Stir in the pure maple syrup. Alternate between adding the flour mixture and the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, and stirring just until incorporated. (For best results, add the flour mixture in 3 equal parts.)
• Divide the batter between the prepared paper liners. Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes or until the centers feel firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• To prepare the frosting, add the cocoa powder to a small bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour in the milk, vanilla, and vanilla crème stevia. Stir until thoroughly combined. Spread on top of the cooled cupcakes.