Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes – Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups garbanzo-fava bean flour
• ½ cup potato starch (not flour)
• 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot flour)
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (optional)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 1/2 cups real maple syrup
• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 cup warm non-dairy milk, water, or coffee
• 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 batch vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting