Almond Fudge Cupcakes

Name: Almond Fudge Cupcakes
Yield: makes 12
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched almond flour; 2 tablespoons coconut flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (73% cacao); 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds

December 9, 2011

Chocolate and almonds are a match made in heaven’s kitchen. This cupcake has both healthy dark chocolate and antioxidant-rich almonds (a superfood) in a fudgy base for a little hit of healthy deliciousness in every bite. Try these with Chocolate Ganache (page 92).

Cooks' Note

Sweetness: Medium

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