Description
These red wine chocolate cakes are moist and light, featuring a rich cocoa flavor enhanced by red wine, and topped with a tangy yogurt frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup red wine (choose a good quality one)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a clean bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking powder, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the coconut oil. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup, sugar, red wine, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing the plain yogurt with powdered sugar until smooth and tangy.
- Once the cakes are done, let them cool completely before topping with the yogurt frosting.
Notes
For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider doubling the cocoa powder. Use a good quality red wine for the best taste. These cakes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0