Lemon Apricot Nectar Cupcakes

May 24, 2017

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Super moist and delicious grain-free + vegan iced lemon cupcakes.

2 cups almond flour
1 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (Hain brand is grain-free)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon agar powder (Now Foods)
zest of one lemon
1/2 cup almond milk (plain, unsweetened)
1/2 cup apricot nectar juice
1/4 cup vegan butter, melted (Earth Balance)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 cup powdered sugar (Wholesome! brand is grain-free)
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
FOR THE FROSTING:
4 cups powdered sugar
zest of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegan butter (Earth Balance)
2 tablespoons apricot nectar juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon almond milk (plain, unsweetened)
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, potato starch, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and agar. Add melted butter, apricot nectar, almond milk, lemon juice,...
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Nutritions

Calories
449

Sodium
211mg
8% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
74g
25% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV