These vanilla cupcakes are simple and easy to make. They are soaked overnight in order to neutralize phytic acid, which makes them more digestible and nutritious. Read more about phytic acid in whole wheat. Frost them with either Dark Chocolate Ganache OR Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting, they taste great both ways (chocolate ganache is shown in photo).
- 1 1/2 cup whole spelt flour
- 1 Tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup raw milk
- 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil OR butter, melted
- 1/3 cup raw honey OR maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
12 to 24 hours before you wish to make the cupcakes: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, vinegar, and milk. Stir until moistened throughout. Cover and let set for 12 to 24 hours to soak.
The next day, or when you are ready to BAKE the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375F. Line mini-muffin pan OR regular-sized muffin pan with paper cupcake liners, set aside.
In the mixing bowl with the soaked flour, stir in the oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla.
Whisk in the egg, salt, and baking soda until no lumps remain.
Ladle (or spoon) batter into the lined muffin pan. Fill no more than about 2/3 of the way.
Bake in preheated oven:
Minis take about 10 minutes
Regulars take about 15 minutes
Makes about 3-dozen Mini Cupcakes OR 1 1/2-dozen Regular Cupcakes.
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Thanks so much for this recipe! I have struggled to find a good-for-you cake or cupcakes for my childrens’ birthdays, and usually have to sacrifice taste for nutrition, or vice-versa. This will be our birthday recipe from now on! I love it as cupcakes, but my daughter turned 11 yesterday and I could tell that she wasn’t thrilled about cupcakes, since they are traditionally for younger kids. So I made your recipe into a cake. I doubled it and baked it in two 8 inch pans for 35 minutes. I frosted it with the dark chocolate ganache and it was a huge hit! It is so good. I am so thankful for all your hard work and experimenting. Thanks!
DeeAnn, it was so good to have met you back in July for the Lacto-fermentation class. I love meeting others who are taking the steps towards better health for their families well-being.
Please tell your daughter that I am so glad everyone enjoyed the cake and that I hope she had a wonderful birthday.
Shannon
These are awesome! Make sure you go into it with the thought that they won’t be as sweet as you are used to, as they have no sugar, and you will enjoy them! I just fed these with the cream cheese icing to 7 kids and they all loved them! I will be making the chocolate ones next week for a birthday party. I can’t wait!
Glad to hear the cupcakes were enjoyed. This is correct that these cupcakes are no where near as sweet as the typical cupcakes out there. But, that is how we like our food, that way you can actually taste IT…not just sugar. Yes these cupcakes are free of refined sugar, they just use natural honey…which is one of natures best sweeteners. If needed one could increase the honey slightly for a little more sweetness (maybe up-to 1/2 cup).
Hope the Birthday Party goes well and everyone has a great time!