Vanilla Cupcakes with Toffee Frosting (Paleo)

13 Feb Vanilla Cupcakes with Toffee Frosting (Paleo)

These cupcakes are an easy way to cover a number of dietary needs with one recipe. They are Paleo, which also means gluten, dairy, refined sugar and grain free. They also happen to be nut free! These are a great choice for a school birthday celebration when you are dealing with a number of allergy restrictions. Something lovely to note though, is that they are also delicious! I love this recipe and the combination of flavors. So make these the next time you are cooking for a crowd and need an allergen free recipe that will please adults and children alike!

Vanilla Cupcakes with Toffee Frosting

Paleo cupcakes with an unexpected and delicious frosting

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins

Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  

For the cake:

dry ingredient list:

• 1 3/4 C Cassava Flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 C Coconut Sugar

wet ingredient list:

• 1 C Applesauce unsweetened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 C Oil Grapeseed or Avocado
• 1/2 C Maple Syrup
• 1 1/2 TB Vanilla

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 C Ghee*
• 2 TB Sunbutter
• 1/4 C Maple Syrup
• dash of salt

Instructions

 

To make cupcakes:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well, then combine all wet ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix until the mixture is lump free.
• Using a ice cream scoop with a thumb controlled scraper, scoop about a 1/4c into each cupcake liner.
• Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes until cupcake springs back when pressed.
• Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting. The frosting will melt on the cupcakes if they are not completely cool.

To make frosting:

• Combine all ingredients into a small bowl with a rounded bottom. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat all ingredients until well combined and lighter in color, about 5-7 minutes.

Notes

*Ghee is OK for paleo, but sub room temp Vegetable Shortening if milk fat is an issue