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Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

These paleo pumpkin spice cupcakes are amazing! They may be dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free but, the pumpkin flavor is all there. :)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 cupcakes
Calories: 613kcal

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews soaked
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream solid part from canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a cupcake tin with parchment paper liners and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flours, baking soda and powder, and sea salt in a small bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, whisking until completely smooth. Then slowly incorporate the wet into the dry.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.

Frosting

  • To begin, soak cashews in hot water for 1 hour or until soft. Let cool before using.
  • To make the frosting, combine all ingredients besides the pecans, in a food processor or blender, scraping down the sides as you go, until you reach frosting consistency.
  • Frost the cupcakes as desired adding chopped pecans on top or folding into the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 3050IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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