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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Published: Apr 30, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 33 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Are you a big fan of cupcakes? How about chocolate? How about chocolate and cupcakes together? Come on, you totally just jumped out of your chair, waving your “yes” flag to this, right? 😉

If you are loving everything I’m saying right now, you’ll be over the moon about these Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes. You may have even guessed that these cupcakes were coming… (based on the last post, of course!).

But if you missed the latest Beaming Baker Baking Basics post, you might want to check it out: How to Make Chocolate Ganache Recipe.

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

It was so much fun, super easy and unbelievably tasty making buckets and buckets of ganache. Yep, we’re classy like that. After losing myself in that glossy, chocolate goodness and having chocolate daydreams that nothing and nobody could stop, I snapped out of it and starting wondering what I could pour this ganache onto.

Enter: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes. Oh YEAH! Those cupcakes have been slowly but surely making the rounds at birthday parties, weddings, movie nights, and just good old-fashioned bake-a-thons. You’ve been raving that it’s the chocolate cat’s meow. Er… something like that. And asking for directions on how to swap it into a chocolate cake.

To which my response was–make that my tasty response: Vegan Chocolate Cake.

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

But now, it’s time to dial up the chocolate even more, and take a more subtle approach to cupcake topping: chocolate ganache!

It’s soooo beautiful, you guys. I tried my darnedest to really capture the glossy, dreamy sheen of ganache on each and every cupcake. And the best part? It stays deliciously soft, but just the right amount of firm the next day.

I have some yummier plans for these chocolate ganache cupcakes. But you’ll just have to wait and see. 😉

In the meantime, let me know your requests for future cupcake recipes. I’m all ears! (What a disturbing visual!) Before I go off on a tangent about all of that, allow me to cover the most awesome parts of this recipe!

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

These vegan gluten free Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are:

  • super moist and bursting with rich, decadent chocolate flavor
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
  • unbelievably satisfying, just like you’d want gluten free chocolate cupcakes with ganache frosting to be
  • easy to make, and even easier to eat 😉
  • the perfect moist & fudgy chocolate cupcakes
  • made with the healthy, whole, allergy-friendly & plant-based ingredients you know and love
  • just the vegan chocolate cupcake you’ve been searching for
  • and the gluten free chocolate cupcake to add to your gluten free baking repertoire

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

So whaddya think? Are you ready to make and eat ALL THE CUPCAKES?? 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! It’s truly the best sharing in these kitchen adventures with you. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Chocolate #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)


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5 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 10-12 cupcakes 1x
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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V, GF): an easy recipe for perfectly moist chocolate cupcakes covered in a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache frosting! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.


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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free oat flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ganache Topping

  • Chocolate Ganache (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. Add water and milk to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 10-second increments until just warm. This will prevent the melted coconut oil from solidifying once mixed with these liquids.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients: water, milk, coconut oil, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Whisk until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared muffin pan—filling each cup about 3/4 of the way for smaller cupcakes, or, almost to the top for larger cupcakes with big, round tops. Bake for 16-20 minutes. Mine took 18 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick– it should come out with a few dry bits of cake on it, but no liquidy batter.
  6. Place muffin pan on a cooling rack to cool for 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Lay a large sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on an even surface. Make this Chocolate Ganache. Dip one cupcake top into the ganache, twisting the cupcake as needed to coat the top completely. Scrape off excess as needed and flip cupcake right side up, being careful not to let ganache drip down the sides of the cupcake. Place onto the prepared work surface and repeat for all cupcakes. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

    Adapted from my Vegan Gluten Chocolate Cupcakes and my Easy Vegan Dark Chocolate Muffins.

    Also try topping these muffins with my 2 Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Frosting.

Notes

– Storage notes: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Okay to keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, in a cool, dark environment.
– Freezing Instructions: Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 15-40 minutes before enjoying.
– More Chocolate Baked Goods (all V, GF): Fudgy Paleo Maple Pecan Brownies, Chocolate Banana Nut Bread, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.

  • Category: Dessert, Chocolate, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

Muffin Pan | Gluten Free Oat Flour | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Coconut Cream | Cooling Rack | Parchment Cupcake Liners | Glass Mixing Bowls | Silicone Spatulas | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    March 18, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    These turned out pretty good, flavour was spot on…however mine were on the crumbly side. Had to eat it with a fork because it was falling apart! Any ideas what I did wrong?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Glad you enjoyed the flavor! Hmm… I suspect it might’ve been too dry, I.e. too much of the dry ingredients. Did you fluff your oat flour before scooping or spoon and level it to avoid over-packing the flour? Also, make sure to spoon and level the cocoa powder—that can be super easy to over-measure. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    March 1, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    I made these as mini cupcakes (I only have mini pans) and they were delicious! But even though I took them out after about 8 minutes and the toothpick test showed them still wet in the center, they were pretty dry. Any thoughts? Should I up the moisture (milk) or bake less time…? I dropped the thick batter in using a cookie scoop so maybe the air pockets underneath caused it to dry out. I’ll try dropping using spoons this time to more evenly fill the tiny cups but any suggestions are welcome!

    Reply
  3. Mia says

    February 16, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! Most delicious gluten free cupcake recipe I’ve ever made! I think grinding my own oat flour made a big difference! The texture had a “chew” to it that I miss from conventional gluten recipes. Super yummy and decadent without being too sweet!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 18, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      It’s truly my pleasure, Mia! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to let me know how you enjoyed it. Love that you got that chew you’ve been missing. Happy baking!

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:06 am

    I’m in love with that frosting. Looks so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 3, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Woohoo! It’s seriously so dreamy and smooth—and so easy to make. Thanks Dee! ☺️

      Reply
  5. Natalie Ellis says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:19 am

    Aw looking at this super fat and fat but cannot stop me loving it. My mouth is truly watering!!! .

    Reply
  6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    These look so fun and tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 3, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Oh you got that right Erin!

      Reply
  7. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    May 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    These will help with my sweet tooth that is for sure!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 3, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Excellent! I hope you enjoy them Amy! .

      Reply
  8. Anna says

    May 1, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    I wish I had one of these cupcakes right now! They look so fluffy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 3, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Oh yeah, they are seriously so good! Thanks Anna! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Abeer says

    May 1, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    My gosh! These look so so yummy!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      Oh yeah! Perfectly rich and satisfying. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    May 1, 2018 at 6:36 am

    I’m LOVING your chocolate ganache recipe – I could eat that stuff by the spoonful! It tops these cupcakes beautifully! I could go for a couple of them right about now 🙂 Happy Tuesday, Demeter!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 3, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Woohoo! So glad you enjoy it Marsha! 🙂 These cupcakes always hit the spot. Hope you have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    May 1, 2018 at 1:41 am

    These sound so good, love the addition of the oat flour and maple syrup!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      They are definitely one of my new fave sweet treats. 😉

      Reply
  12. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Look at all of that chocolaty goodness! I haven’t tried to bake with oat flour. Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Oh you know it! Hope you enjoy them Dorothy! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Brittany Audra says

    April 30, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    I’ve never tried using oat flour in cupcakes before! Excited to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      It’s so tasty, I hope you get a chance to try it out Brittany! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jan says

    April 30, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Ohh these look delicious!! Any nut flour substitute for Paleo? Thank you!!

    Reply
  15. Carolina says

    April 30, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Wow these look simply gorgeous! I love how shiny the tops are. I know my grandkids would just love these! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Veena Azmanov says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Oh my goodness this look absolutely amazing! It truly looks delicious! I want to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I’m sure this is incredibly delicious! YUM!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:28 am

      Thank you Veena! 🙂 Haha, cupcakes for dinner does sound pretty tasty. Hope you get a chance to try them!

      Reply
  17. Tina says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:16 am

    These cupcakes are absolutely stunning. I have been on a baking binge for vegan cupcakes so will give these a try very soon.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Awesome! I think you’re really gonna enjoy these Tina. Happy baking! ☺️

      Reply
  18. Liz says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting have been my favorite combo since I was a kid! These look AMAZING! I can’t believe they’re vegan!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:30 am

      Chocolate + chocolate is totally the best, isn’t it? . Thank you Liz!

      Reply
  19. Lisa Huff says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Wow, hard to believe these are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! They look way to good to be all those things! Can’t wait to try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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