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Paleo Lemon Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairyfree, Glutenfree, Paleo
Prep Time 12 minutes
Servings 12
Author Kimberly Althauser-Lucas

Equipment

  • nonstick cupcake pan

Ingredients

Lemon Cake

  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cups almond flour
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Lemon Coconut Frosting

Instructions

Lemon Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: coconut oil, honey, eggs, and lemon juice, using a fork.
  • Add the dry ingredients and lemon zest to the bowl, mixing thoroughly.
  • Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. The cupcakes should have a golden brown top and sides.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before removing them from the pan.

Coconut Frosting:

  • Open the can of coconut cream and scoop out only the hardened coconut cream into a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix all the frosting ingredients well using a spoon or fork until smooth and clump-free, resembling frosting.
  • Once cupcakes are cooled off completely place the coconut frosting on top and enjoy!!!
  • Notes: Be sure the cupcakes are completely cooled off before placing the frosting or the frosting will melt.