Description
These flourless chocolate cupcakes are rich, fudgy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor—without any flour! Perfect for gluten-free diets, they’re moist, indulgent, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate, chopped (at least 70% cacao)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (enhances chocolate flavor)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale and slightly thickened. Add vanilla and salt.
- Incorporate cocoa powder by sifting it into the mixture and whisking gently.
- Add melted chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the tops are set and slightly cracked. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. The centers may sink slightly—this is normal.
- Add toppings (optional) like ganache, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for 4–5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate.
- For a keto-friendly option, replace sugar with monk fruit or erythritol.
- To make a molten lava center, bake 2–3 minutes less.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: flourless chocolate cupcakes, gluten-free cupcakes, fudgy chocolate cupcakes