"These chocolate snack cakes are a sneaky and yummy way to get turmeric into your diet. These little beauties have the healthful ingredients and domed top of a muffin, but the tender texture and gentle sweetness of a cupcake. Enjoy them as is, or top them with some coconut cream frosting for some added decadence...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKES:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons ground dried turmeric
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, divided
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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3/4 cup maple syrup
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6 tablespoons grapeseed oil or melted coconut oil
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2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
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FOR THE OPTIONAL COCONUT CREAM FROSTING:
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Cream from one 13.5-ounce can of coconut milk, refrigerated
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1 tablespoon maple syrup, to taste (optional)