Baby Cakes Cupcakes

Baby Cakes is a fabulous bakery that specializes in gluten free, vegan and (mostly) sugar free baked goods. Which is perfect when for adults and kids with specific allergies and when you don't want your kids bouncing off the walls from sweets. Baby Cakes is based in New York City and just opened up a new location on the west coast... Sadly in downtown, which I rarely venture, But I'm still holding out on a West Hollywood location. Below is the recipe from creator, Erin McKenna, for Chocolate Cupcakes and Vanilla Frosting. Yummy! Feed yourself and your kids yummy treats without feeling a twinge of guilt! - THE WIFE

Chocolate Cupcakes

YIELD: 1 dozen

• 1 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour
• 1/4 cup potato starch
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 2/3 cup agave nectar
• 6 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
• Frosting for serving (see recipe below)

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line one, standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, potato starch, cocoa powder, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt. Add the oil, agave nectar, applesauce, vanilla, and hot water directly to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth.

Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into each prepared cup. This portion will almost fill the cup up entirely. Bake the cupcakes on the center rack for 22 minutes, rotating the tray 180 degrees after 15 minutes. The cupcakes will bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Remove from the oven.

Let the cupcakes stand for 20 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack right side up and cool completely. Using a frosting knife, gently spread 1 tablespoon of Frosting over each cupcake. Place the cupcakes in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Vanilla Frosting

YIELD: enough for 1 dozen cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups soy milk
• 3/4 cup soy “Better Than Milk” powder
• 1 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice

In a blender or food processor, combine the soy milk, “Better Than Milk” powder, coconut flour, agave nectar, and vanilla. Mix the ingredients for 2 minutes. As the machine blends, slowly add the oil and lemon juice, alternating between the two until all parts are incorporated. Pour the mixture into an airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or for up to 1 month, before using. - Goop.com