Kid-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting
Parties are not complete without a batch of these classic, crowd-pleasing cakes.
October 22, 2025
These gluten-free, delicious chocolate cupcakes will please kids and adults alike.
What you need:
For the cupcakes:
1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
¾ cup evaporated cane juice
1¾ teaspoons baking powder, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons applesauce
¾ cup vegan milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup canola oil
¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ cup chocolate chips
For the frosting:
½ cup French Vanilla vegan creamer
1 cup chocolate chips
What you do:
- For the cupcakes, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a muffin pan or line with muffin papers. In a medium bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum, evaporated cane juice, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine applesauce, remaining ¼ teaspoon baking powder, milk, vanilla, and oil. Add vinegar and stir to thoroughly combine. Add dry ingredients to wet, then mix chocolate chips into batter.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat creamer until hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Refrigerate before using.
- To assemble, fluff cold frosting with a spoon and then frost cupcakes.
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