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Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F then grease or line a muffin pan for 10 cupcakes. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (oat flour to baking soda), making sure to work out any large lumps, then set aside.
  • Stir together the almond milk and the apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup and allow to sit for a few minutes to curdle. Add it to a blender or a food processor along with the 1/2 cup diced and roasted beet, coconut sugar, pure maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend on high for about 20 seconds, or until a smooth liquid forms.
  • Pour the liquid into the bowl with the dry ingredients then add the melted coconut oil last. Use a spatula to fold everything together until well combined, making sure there aren't any lumps. Using a scooper or a small dry measuring cup, fill each one about 1/2 full to make 10 cupcakes. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until you can stick a knife in the center and have it come out clean.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by combining all of the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and blending until smooth. You will probably have to scrape down the sides a few times in between blending. Taste test to see if you prefer more maple syrup to make it sweeter.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. You can either use a knife to spread the frosting on top or transfer it to a bag for piping, like I did in the pictures above. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

*One medium-to-large size beet will yield roughly 1/2 cup. To roast, remove the stem, wash it thoroughly and lightly coat with high heat oil then wrap in tin foil. Place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 425°F for 45 minutes to an hour, or until soft. You can use an oven mitt to squeeze it and see if it’s pliable, which will indicate it’s done. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for at least an hour. Once it’s completely cooled, put on gloves and use your hands to peel the skin off. It should slide off as you rub it. Cut off the hard spots on the top and bottom as well as any areas with skin that didn’t peel off. Dice the roasted beet and measure out 1/2 cup for the recipe. You can also use precooked or canned beets if you want to skip this step. Time does not include roasting beet.
If you want to make these ahead of time, I recommend making the cupcakes first and then refrigerating them. The frosting is best when it's made the day of.
Adapted from Coffee & Quinoa

Nutrition

Serving: 1g