Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Torte Cupcakes with a luscious Salty Date Caramel drizzle. They are not only vegan but also gluten-free, making them a delightful treat for everyone.
Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnut meal. 1/2 cup almond flour. 1/3 cup cocoa powder. 1/2 cup coconut sugar. 1/4 cup melted coconut oil. 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp sea salt. 1/2 cup chopped dates. 1/4 cup canned full-fat coconut milk. 1/4 tsp sea salt for caramel. 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips for drizzling. Chopped hazelnuts for garnish. Cacao nibs for garnish.
Instructions: Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Put the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a bowl and mix them together. Mix everything together well. Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds of the way to the top with batter. In a hot oven, bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Now take them out of the oven and let them cool down all the way. Get the salty date caramel ready while the cupcakes cool. Cut up the dates and put them in a small saucepan. Add the canned coconut milk and 1/4 tsp of sea salt. Over low heat, stir the mixture often until the dates soften and it gets thicker, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit. After the cupcakes and caramel have cooled, pour the caramel over them. Mix the dairy-free chocolate chips with water and pour it over the caramel. Add cacao nibs and chopped hazelnuts as a garnish. Wait until the chocolate is set to serve it. Have fun!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Jessi Pagel















