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The Cupcake Experiment

February 26, 2009 by DanicasDaily 3 Comments

THIS was the reason I knew I had to get on the treadmill when I got home today. I made a deal with myself ~ If I wanted to fully enjoy “The Cupcake Experiment” then I had to earn it. I want to make sure I cover all my basis in our VG/GF challenge which includes dessert, right? This morning when I saw that Jenna made Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Fluffy Vegan Buttercream Frosting, I knew that would be part of the plans for tonight. After a quick 30 minute HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) run on the treadmill, I popped these in the oven. I used an All Purpose Gluten Free Flour I found at Whole Foods to make them meet the challenge.

VG/GF Chocolate Cupcakes

After dinner while The Husband did the dishes ( I LOVE HIM!) I made Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting for them. I didn’t use any shortening and only used 1 stick of Earth Balance Vegan Butter. I wish I used my Almond Breeze for the milk now instead of plain soy milk for more flavor.

Frosted

I made up a quick pot of TJ’s organic decaf coffee and sat down to enjoy with The Husband!

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All I can say is Wow! These are so good! A nice thick layer of real frosting and moist chocolate cake – it was total Cupcake Love. They are rich and remind me a bit of a Suzy-Q. I delivered a couple to The Husband’s mom and will be sharing at work again tomorrow.

Ahh ~ My day is now complete! Good eats, The Biggest Loser and now off to read….See you all tomorrow for more Vegan & Gluten Free Adventures!

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    kirwin says

    February 26, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Mmmmm…they look good. I’m going to have to find an excuse to make these — maybe just celebrating 7 days of eating vegan and gluten-free, is enough!

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    Danica's Daily says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Kirwin ~ you definitely need to try these. The frosting alone is worth it 🙂 I think using almond breeze will make them even better than using soy milk 🙂 I totally agree that you’ve earned them.

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    Danica's Daily says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Kirwin ~ you definitely need to try these. The frosting alone is worth it 🙂 I think using almond breeze will make them even better than using soy milk 🙂 I totally agree that you’ve earned them.

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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