1. Classic Organic Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
- ½ cup organic hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with organic liners.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Stir in hot water to create a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
2. Organic Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- 1 tsp organic espresso powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic olive oil
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic almond milk
- ½ cup organic brewed espresso (cooled)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake tray with liners.
- Mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugar, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with almond milk and espresso.
- Spoon batter into liners and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Let cool and frost with espresso buttercream.
3. Organic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic almond flour
- ½ cup organic coconut flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic coconut sugar
- ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted
- 3 organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic coconut milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your pan with liners.
- Combine almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk together coconut sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir wet and dry ingredients together, then add coconut milk.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and decorate with whipped coconut cream.
4. Organic Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ½ tsp organic peppermint extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream sugar and butter until fluffy, then beat in eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Top with mint buttercream frosting.
5. Vegan Organic Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup organic almond milk
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- 1 tsp organic apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and frost with vegan chocolate ganache.
6. Organic Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
- ½ cup organic hot water
- For the salted caramel topping:
- ½ cup organic coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp organic butter
- ¼ cup organic heavy cream
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions:
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with organic liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth. Stir in hot water last to create a silky batter.
- Fill each liner ⅔ full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
To make the salted caramel:
- Heat the coconut sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and combined.
- Slowly add the cream while stirring; the mixture will bubble. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let cool to room temperature.
To assemble:
- Frost the cupcakes with organic chocolate buttercream or whipped cream.
- Drizzle salted caramel over the frosting using a spoon or piping bag.
- For a final touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
7. Organic Spicy Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic almond milk
- ½ tsp organic cinnamon
- ¼ tsp organic cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup organic hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with organic liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with almond milk. Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely and frost with chocolate buttercream. Garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or cinnamon for a spicy kick.
8. Organic Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic dark cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic buttermilk
- ½ cup organic hot water
- For the filling:
- ½ cup organic raspberry preserves (low sugar preferred)
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- 2 tbsp organic powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp organic cocoa powder
Instructions:
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two. Stir in hot water.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
To assemble:
- Use a small knife to cut a shallow cone out of the top of each cupcake. Fill the cavity with raspberry preserves.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form. Pipe the whipped cream onto the cupcakes.
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
9. Organic Mocha Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
- ½ cup organic brewed coffee (cooled)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and coffee, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into liners, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely and frost with mocha buttercream. Garnish with a coffee bean or a dusting of cocoa powder.
10. Organic Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
- ½ cup organic hot water
- For the peanut butter frosting:
- 1 cup organic creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup organic unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups organic powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp organic heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions:
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in hot water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with peanut butter frosting and sprinkle with chopped organic peanuts or drizzle with melted chocolate.
11. Organic Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- ¾ cup organic fresh orange juice
- For the frosting:
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 cups organic powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp organic cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp organic orange juice
Instructions:
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and orange juice until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix in orange juice one tablespoon at a time until smooth.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with orange zest or chocolate curls.
12. Organic Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
- 1 tsp organic baking powder
- ½ tsp organic baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup organic butter, softened
- 2 large organic eggs
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic whole milk
- ½ cup organic hot water
- ½ cup organic dark chocolate chips
- For the chocolate ganache frosting:
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- 8 oz organic dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp organic unsalted butter
Instructions:
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk. Stir in hot water until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into liners, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
To make the ganache frosting:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in butter for a glossy finish. Let cool until thickened but still spreadable.
- Frost the cupcakes with ganache and sprinkle with grated chocolate or chocolate curls.