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Home > Gluten Free > Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes

Published January 16, 2015, Updated June 4, 2018 By Nicky Corbishley 15 Comments

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Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes – Using real chocolate instead of cocoa powder, These cupcakes themselves are so easy to make.  No mixer required.

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes - Using real chocolate instead of cocoa powder.

This is my attempt at not posting anything sweet during January.

In my defence, I’ve come to the conclusion that life without cake is boring.  I’m sure it’s far better for you to have a cake every now and then (like every other day, not once a month – that’d be ridiculous) than to have no cake.

Cake = endorphins

No cake = miserable Nicky (who ends up hiding in a cupboard anyway – eating chocolate chips from the baking shelf or that Christmas chocolate I found down the back of the sofa)

So I’m sticking to cake.  And spin class too.

Now these chocolatey treats took me a couple of attempts to get right.  I’ve got my recipe for fruity gluten free muffins sorted.  Chocolate-gluten-free is another story though.

My first attempt had a good flavour, but ended up quite dry (sorry Kath – didn’t mean to try to weld your mouth shut with cake last week).  So I spent Monday morning playing with the recipe, and got it spot on.  Chocolatey, light in the middle and no welding of mouths.  My kids have been taking the un-iced ones to school for snack time.  Personally, without the topping, I think they need a few chocolate chips in, but it’s probably not a good idea to force chocolate chips on kids when they’re happy enough without them.

The topping to these cupcakes consist of:

Homemade marshmallow fluff – which is really a version of Italian meringue.  Other marshmallow recipes on the web contain corn syrup – which isn’t readily available the UK, but I think this version works really well.  It also gave me the chance to use my new candy thermometer yay!

Chocolate Ganache – I love how fancy the word ‘ganache’ sounds.  Even though it’s just a mixture of cream and chocolate and probably the easiest sauce in the world to make.

Since I’ve been slightly obsessed with Greek yoghurt lately, and I also still had a tub left that Rachel’s Organic kindly sent me (thanks guys!!)  I also used that in the recipe.  I find it helps to ensure a more moist cake, and it also acts as an acid, which works with the baking soda (alkaline), to help the cupcakes to rise.

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes - Using real chocolate instead of cocoa powder.

Hopefully you don’t need any more persuading to make these cupcakes, but just in case you do:

  • The cupcakes themselves are so easy to make.  No mixer required.  Just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and spoon it out (the marshmallow does need a mixer, but it’s still pretty easy)
  • You don’t need cake cases.  These cakes should easily pop out of a non-stick metal muffin tin without leaving half your cake behind.  Just spray or wipe the tin with a little oil or butter first and they come out really easily.
  • They’re far more tasty than chocolates found down the back of the sofa

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes Recipe:

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Marshmallow cupcakes - Using real chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Nicky Corbishley

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 100 g good quality dark chocolate make sure it's gluten free
  • 90 ml coconut oil
  • 200 g golden caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 220 ml Rachel's Organic Greek Yogurt full fat
  • 60 g coconut flour sieved if it's lumpy
  • 140 g Gluten Free plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Homemade Marshmallow:

  • 180 g golden caster sugar
  • 60 ml water
  • 2 large eggs whites
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 30 g golden caster sugar

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 50 g good quality dark chocolate make sure it's gluten free, broken into pieces
  • 50 ml double/heavy cream
UK (metric) - **Convert to US Measures**

Instructions

  • First make your cupcakes. Preheat the oven to 180c/350f. Take a 12-hole metal muffin tin and spray with a little cooking oil (alternatively you could wipe with a little butter, or line with muffin cases).
  • Break up the dark chocolate and place in a small bowl with the coconut oil. Place in the microwave and melt by putting in the microwave in 30 second blasts, then stirring in between each blast. Put to one side to cool a little.
  • In a large bowl whisk the sugar and egg until combined, then stir in the vanilla and yogurt. Next add the coconut flour, GF plain flour and baking soda. Mix until just combined. Finally pour in the melted chocolate and coconut oil. Mix to combine and spoon out into the muffin tray. You want to fill the muffin holes until the mix is just under the rim. The cakes will rise, but not so much that they'll spread all over the tin. You may find you have a little left over, just cook this in a separate cake case or ramequin (cooks treat). Place in the oven and cook for 14-16 minutes - until a skewer inserted into the centre of a cake comes out clean. Once cooked, take out of the oven, leave to cool for a couple of minutes, then remove from the tray and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Next make the marshmallow. Place the 180g/6.3oz sugar and water in a small heavy-bottom pan. Place a candy thermometer in the pan and heat on a medium heat until the temperate reaches 240f (soft ball stage). Don't mix at any point or it will crystallize.
  • Whilst the sugar and water are heating, place your egg whites in a bowl with the vanilla and salt and whisk (using an electric whisk on medium) until you get soft peaks (i.e when you lift the whisk, the mixture very slowly sinks back in on itself).
  • Staying on the medium setting, slowly add the 30g/1oz caster sugar until incorporated.
  • When your syrup reaches 240f, take it off the heat, and whisking the whole time,very carefully pour HALF of it (You can discard the other half, I find it's too difficult to make a smaller portion of the syrup) into the egg mixture in a very thin stream at the edge of the bowl (don't pour it on the whisk itself as you may end up being splattered with boiling hot syrup). Continue to whisk until you reach the stiff peaks stage (meaning the mixture will hold it's shape when you life the whisk out).
  • For the ganache, place the cream into a small pan and heat on medium until it's almost boiling (you'll see a couple of bubbles rise to the top when it's time to turn it off). Turn off the heat and add in the chocolate. Cover the pan and leave for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, take of the lid and whisk the chocolate and cream. It should turn to a glossy sauce. Leave the sauce to thicken (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Now it's time to assemble the cakes. Place the marshmallow fluff into a piping back fitted with a large, plain round nozzle. Starting from the outside and working towards the centre, pipe the marshmallow on top. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.
  • Give the Ganache a quick whisk and then drizzle on top of the marshmallow.

Recipe Notes

Any leftover marshmallow can be covered and refrigerated for up to a day (after this time the syrup starts to separate back out again).
The cupcakes are best eaten on the same day, but they will last a further day or two covered and refrigerated.
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Nutritional Information is per cupcake.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 140mg6%
Potassium 131mg4%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Cakes, Desserts & Treats, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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  1. Katy says

    January 14, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Delicious gluten free cupcakes, love the marshmallow topping

    Reply
  2. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    Wow! Simply STUNNING and gorgeous cupcakes. Absolutely yummy! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Anu 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    I love marshmallows in desserts. I was just trying to cook with marshmallows in cookies and it was a mess but these look really nice!

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      February 9, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Shelby. Yes, they can be a messy ingredient if you’re cooking them. I love the sound of marshmallow cookies though!

      Reply
  4. april7116 says

    January 17, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    We all need a little chocolate – especially this time of year! Looks delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Ha ha, ‘we all need a little chocolate’ can I steal that for my tagline? 🙂

      Reply
  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    January 17, 2015 at 5:15 am

    These cupcakes have just made me SO hungry.. they look delicious and I just love all that topping!

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks Thalia, I get a mischievous joy from making people feel hungry 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says

    January 17, 2015 at 5:05 am

    These look soooo yummy it’s making my mouth water! And I totally agree… cake gives people endorphins, endorphins make people happy, and happy people live longer. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      Exactly!! I’m so glad you’re on my wavelength 😉

      Reply
  7. June Burns says

    January 17, 2015 at 2:33 am

    What cute little cupcakes! Love the marshmallow frosting, it sounds so light and fluffy 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Thanks June. The Marshmallow is sooo fluffy. Very hard not to eat straight out of the mixer 🙂

      Reply
  8. Heather Mason says

    January 16, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    These look amazing!! A whole January without desserts is way too hard!

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Exactly. How boring January would be with no cake 🙂

      Reply

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