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Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

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These Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes have subtle hints of cinnamon and cayenne and will make any chocolate-lover swoon. Each cupcake is topped with a smooth, creamy, dairy-free cayenne chocolate buttercream.

If you’re looking for a more traditional chocolate cupcake recipe you might like my gluten free chocolate cupcakes. My gluten free vanilla cupcakes are equally scrumptious and a reader favorite.

For more cupcake recipes visit my Gluten Free Desserts section.

a mexican chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate frosting and a cinnamon stick

Gluten Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

If any cupcake can be considered “sexy”, it’s these Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. They are perfect in every way, from the texture to the flavors.

When you bite into one of these cupcakes your taste-buds immediately are satisfied with chocolate perfection and then they’re finished with a little kick from the cayenne.

I’ve had several delicious Mexican hot chocolates in my life-time (and some not so goods one’s) and these Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are the cupcake version of the popular comforting beverage.

And, it’s a cupcake, so you know it’s a winner already. I haven’t met a cupcake I didn’t like.

top down view of a mexican chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate frosting and a cinnamon stick next to a wire rack with cupcakes

Gluten Free Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes

The day I made these for photographing we had friends over. One of my friends is super particular about desserts. That friends tried these cupcakes and said this was the best Mexican Hot Chocolate “anything” that he had ever eaten. It can be hard to get the cayenne just right.

Sometimes people add too much, or not enough and it doesn’t work well with the chocolate and vanilla flavors.

These cupcakes have a little cayenne in both the cupcake and the frosting, creating a consistent flavor throughout without dominating the other flavors in the cupcake. Even people who don’t like “spicy” foods will love these cupcakes.

six mexican chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting and a cinnamon stick on a wire rack

Gluten Free Flour for Cupcakes

If you can’t find Ryze flour, you can use my gluten free flour blend or Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Flour Blend. If you use a different flour blend please come back and tell me which one you used and how it turned out.

This recipe is quite easy and can be whipped up in no time. Don’t let the number of ingredients fool you. If you lay out your ingredients in order of use, you can have these in the oven by the time it’s done pre-heating. Mixing the frosting is simple with hand beaters or a KitchenAid mixer.

If you like these cupcake’s you’ll probably love my Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake, and my Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato Cake.

Did you make these Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.

Yield: 12

Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

mexican hot chocolate cupcake with cinnamon stick

These Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes have subtle hints of cinnamon and cayenne and will make any chocolate-lover swoon. Each cupcake is topped with a smooth, creamy, dairy-free cayenne chocolate buttercream.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a 12-serving cupcake pan with paper or foil liners; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream oil and sugar together until well combined, and sand-like.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Add vanilla and dairy-free milk and beat just until combined.
  5. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Mix on low until well combined.
  6. Pour in the hot water and mix until combined and batter is smooth.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full (approximately ¼ cup of batter).
  8. Bake 20 – 22 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  10. For frosting, cream butter and vanilla. Add cocoa and beat until combined. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time, alternating with dairy-free milk. Continue to beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  11. Frost cupcakes.
  12. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 374Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 1gSugar: 35gProtein: 4g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

© Chrystal
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
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  3. I would never think to add cayenne to a cupcake recipe, but I bet it’s amazing! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the recipe.

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  6. From the sounds of it … these are the bomb! From the looks of it, you have nailed the perfect Gluten Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Tucking this one away!

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  7. You had me at chocolate! Annd then you had to go and take some beautiful photography to reaaaally make me want a cupcake! 😀

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    • Hi Jessi,
      We like to use almond milk. I’ve also used flaxseed milk. I hope that helps!

      Best,
      Chrystal

      Reply

  16. Hi Chrystal,

    You mention that the frosting is a cayenne chocolate one but there is no cayenne listed in the ingredient list for the frosting. How much cayenne would you put in? (I am guessing a 1/4 to 1/3 tsp would suffice?)

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