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Cooking With KidsPeanut-freeSesame-freeNut-freeContains dairy

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache

Cooking With Kids

A rich and velvety chocolate dessert that pairs a delicate individual cake texture with a crown of airy, whipped ganache that melts effortlessly on the palate. These elegant mini cakes offer a sophisticated experience suitable for those avoiding gluten and dairy, maintaining a profound chocolate depth without compromise. The harmony of balanced sweetness and refined presentation makes them a perfect finale guaranteed to impress every guest.

Prep
20 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache

Tender mini chocolate cakes topped with whipped, airy ganache, boasting a moist, melt-in-your-mouth crumb and deep cocoa flavor. Gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re perfect for parties or birthdays, and easy, kid-friendly bakes to make together.

Timing
40 min
Serves
12
Dietary notes
Cooking With Kids, Peanut-free, Sesame-free, Nut-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:12
  1. Heat cream in a small saucepan
    1In a small saucepan, heat the sweet cream until it begins to boil.
  2. Pouring hot cream on chopped chocolate
    2Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Let stand for about a minute, then stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Nutrition

Calories
1415
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
129.3g
Sugar
82g

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Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

For a nutty twist, add almond extract. If ganache splits, gradually add more cream.

Culinary reasoning

A rich and velvety chocolate dessert that pairs a delicate individual cake texture with a crown of airy, whipped ganache that melts effortlessly on the palate. These elegant mini cakes offer a sophisticated experience suitable for those avoiding gluten and dairy, maintaining a profound chocolate depth without compromise. The harmony of balanced sweetness and refined presentation makes them a perfect finale guaranteed to impress every guest.

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Refrigerate the chocolate ganache until set
3Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it is thick enough to whip.
  • Heating the oven for baking mini cakes
    4Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Lining mini cake cups with cuffs
    5Place manget cups in a 12 mini cake pan and set aside.
  • Mixing flour and cocoa in a bowl
    6In a large bowl, mix well the flour, gum, cocoa powder, baking soda powder, salt and sugar.
  • Mixing the batter until smooth
    7Make a well in the center and add the oil, eggs, vanilla and water (or vegetable milk). Beat until the mixture is smooth.
  • Filling mini cake cups with batter
    8Fill the cuffed cups up to 2/3 of the height and shake gently to spread the mixture.
  • Baking mini chocolate cakes
    9Bake in the hot oven for about 19 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when touched.
  • Cooling the cakes before coating
    10Allow them to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Airy chocolate ganache whipped cream
    11Before the coating, beat the whipped ganache with a mixer until it is thick and fluffy. If it crumbles, add more cream as needed.
  • Covering mini cakes with whipped ganache
    12Only coat the cakes you want to serve immediately. Freeze the leftovers without coating in an airtight container.

    • Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup heavy cream (check label for dairy-free)
    • 10 oz dark chocolate (chopped, check label for dairy-free)
    • 3/4 cup gluten-free flour
    • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp coarse salt
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil
    • 2 large eggs (room temperature, beaten)
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup warm water or plant-based milk (check label for dairy-free)

    Nutrition

    Calories
    1415
    Protein
    13.3g
    Carbs
    129.3g
    Sugar
    82g

    Chef tips

    For a nutty twist, add almond extract. If ganache splits, gradually add more cream.

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    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
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    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
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    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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