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Raspberry & Coconut Cupcakes

Servings 6 cakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp bicarb
  • Pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp desiccated coconut or coocnut chips
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup or other liquid sweetener of choice
  • 2 whole eggs

Frosting

  • 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180c and line a muffin tray with paper cases.
  • In a bowl, mash the banana with the back of a fork, then beat in the coconut sugar and olive oil. Add the eggs one at a time and mix everything togteher.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a seperate bowl, the fold these into the wet mixture unitl you're left with a smooth batter.
  • Divide the muffin mixture between the cases and pop these into the oven to bake for 15 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a wire wrack and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, mash the raspberries into a puree and stir through the agave to add a little sweetness. Once the cakes have cooled, cut away some of the centre of each cake (almost like coring an apple) and fill with a spoonful of the berry filling.
  • For the frosting, mix together cream cheese, cashew butter, coconut and agave then spread a generous amount over each of the cakes. Add some fresh berries to garnish and enjoy!
Course: Dessert