Dessert for 11
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These chocolate cupcakes use applesauce and flax, then bake and cool before peppermint cream and candy toppings are added.
Typical price
$2.67for 4 servings
$0.67 per serving$2.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 58 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 11servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.97Typical price |
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.34 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 scant cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 3/4 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 5 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/8 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 3/4 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 2 batches coconut whipped cream
- 3/8 tsp peppermint extract
- crushed candy canes or sprinkles
- fresh mint
Steps
- Stir almond milk with vinegar and let it stand for 5 minutes, then mix flaxseed meal with water in another bowl.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease 11 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil.
- Whisk the milk mixture, flax mixture, coconut sugar, syrup, melted coconut oil, applesauce, salt, and peppermint extract.
- Stir in cocoa powder, almond meal, oat flour, flour blend, and baking soda until smooth.
- Divide the batter among the prepared cups and bake for 18 to 21 minutes, until the centers are firm.
- Cool the cupcakes completely for about 20 minutes, then top them with coconut whipped cream, crushed candy, sprinkles, or mint.
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