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grab-and-go muffins Vanilla Cupcakes with Poppy Seeds

Vanilla poppy seeds cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Unbelievably moist, lightened vanilla poppy seeds cupcakes with chocolate frosting.  Flavoured with vanilla and topped with a magical chocolate frosting, these are divine!
 These  vanilla poppy seeds cupcakes are all you need to make your day even more delightful. These delights are very healthy, with no refined sugar added. They are a perfect suggestion for the most romantic day of the year.
Prep time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total time:45 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Portions: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Vanilla Poppy Seeds Cupcakes

  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar - I used plant based milk)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 3/4 cups oat flour
  • 3 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Chocolate frosting

  • 2 ripe avocado
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (with no added sugars - preferably raw cocoa)
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (a bit more if you want it sweeter)
  • 2 tbsp milk (or plant based milk) if needed
  • Raspberries to decorate

Instructions

Vanilla Poppy Seeds Cupcakes

  • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set them aside.
  • Whip the egg yolks with the sugar.
  • Add the vanilla, the vegetable milk-vinegar mixture, and the olive oil and mix.
  • Add the previously sifted or freshly sifted flour and mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
  • Add the poppy seeds and mix all together.
  • Add the baking powder and baking soda and stir gently.
  • Place in muffin molds. If they are silicone, no need to grease.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 150 degrees for 35 to 40 min, so they don't get dry. Allow to cool before unmolding.

Chocolate frosting

  • Place the avocado, cocoa powder and maple syrup in a blender and mix.
  • If it is difficult to obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture, add the vegetable milk.
  • Place the mixture in a piping bag and decorate the cupcakes.
  • Place some raspberries on top to embellish.

Notes

  • You can use spelt flour, wheat flour or whole wheat.
  • Put some lemon or orange zest in the cake batter, it gives a citrus aroma and tastes very good.
  • Decorate with the fruit of your choice, for example strawberries, blueberries or even mandarin slices. They are perfect fruits for Valentine's Day.