These are inspired by my absolutely favorite food on earth, a chocolate cake my kids named “Chocolatey Chocolate Cake” (after the little bunny in the adorable book Rabbit Ears.) Next time you are craving a chocolate fest, make THAT cake with no substitutions. I get accolades every time I serve it, and I then have to admit to everyone that it is not an old old family recipe. It was an Allrecipes find.
But, if you are looking for a healthy-er recipe for your chocolate addiction, and/or you want to sneak some protein and fat into your kids’ diet without making them feel like they never get any treats, make these. I adapted it from that original cake, and these do not disappoint.
2 ½ cups almond flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur (Kahlua)
3 eggs
½ cup chocolate chips…to keep it extra clean use Enjoy Life, they are awesome!
Prepare a cupcake pan. With a wire whisk, combine the dry ingredients until completely mixed. Add the liquid ingredients and stir until fully incorporated into a batter. Stir in chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-23 minutes. Makes 12 cupcakes. Store in airtight container in the fridge.
You’ll have to excuse my photographic apathy. I just can’t even begin to keep up with the photography I see on people’s food blogs these days! Wow. For now, the iPhone camera uploads are as good as it gets around here.
I really hope you enjoy these, let me know if you make them!
Leigh
Avoiding White Noise Like it’s White Sugar
Oh wow those look so yummy! I am going to make some next week!!
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Oh good, Lynn!! Let me know if you liked them. :):)
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Made these today and they are absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
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Thanks for letting me know!! I miss chatting with you! Have a wonderful weekend!!
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No sour cream?
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No. Trying to avoid dairy in this recipe 😉
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Leigh, wow ! This was an absolute success with children and adults alike in our family ! You really cannot tell that this isn’t a “regular” cake made with wheat. 🙂 Thank you for sharing !
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Thanks Anne!! I so appreciate the feedback. Have a wonderful week!!
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Will strong coffee work in lieu of the coffee liqueur? Too much sugar in Kahlua;)
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Hi Christina!! It will work, but they will taste different, because of the reduced sugar content. 🙂 not sure if there is a keto-approved sweetener you can stir into the 1/2 cup black coffee…
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