These nut-free Citrus Cardamom Cupcakes are subtly sweet. You can eat these treats as a light dessert or even for breakfast without feeling too guilty – they’re perfect with a cup of coffee or chai. If you prefer something a bit more decadent, just top them with some sweet citrus curd.
These treats have a muffin like consistency, but since I’ve put frosting on top – I’m calling them cupcakes. They have dense crumb and aren’t overly sweet, so eating just one will satisfy the sweet tooth and keep you full.
A note on baking these sweet little things – make sure to spoon the thick batter into a well greased muffin tin or use silicone baking cups. If you use paper liners, they will stick. Trust me on that one.
I definitely suggest topping these treats with this sweetened orange lemon curd. The flavors go together perfectly. The honey and citrus lend a touch of sweetness and the cardamom helps enhance that sweetness.
I’m already looking forward to eating these cupcakes again – I plan on making them this weekend to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Her birthday was actually last weekend but I was in Canada (see my one-ingredient sorbet blog post for details) so we’ll have a little belated celebration. I think she’s going to love these mini cakes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Coconut Flour
- ¼ cup Tapioca Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 15 Cardamom Pods remove and discard shell and freshly grind the seeds inside
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbs orange zest
- 3-4 tbs Organic Raw Honey
- 2 tbs butter or ghee melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients.
- Mix the wet ingredients with the dry and spoon the thick batter into well greased mini muffin tins or into Silicone Baking Cups. Each cup should be filled about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (should pass toothpick test).
- Let cupcakes cool then spread on citrus curd or another frosting.
Sybil says
I’m also trying to manage my carb intake so do you think i could substitute organic stevia, powder or liquid drops, for the honey? I look forward to your reply as I love your recipes! If only honey will do it just means they will be made less often!
P.s. – your butter chicken recipe is so ridiculously good! 🙂
Annie says
These look so yummy..and what a gorgeous picture of you and your mom!
My Heart Beets says
Thank you, Annie! 🙂
Alejandra says
Look at how cute you & your mom are! Can’t wait for the curd recipe to make these!
My Heart Beets says
Alejandra, thank you!! 🙂 I’ll be posting the curd recipe on Monday!
Layla says
These look fab! What can I substitute for the pods? Maybe ground cardamom and how much?
Thank you,
Layla
Kim says
Same question. 🙂 I only have ground cardamom in the pantry. 🙂
Kim says
Same question. 🙂 I only have ground cardamom.
Kim says
Sorry for the duplicate post!
My Heart Beets says
Layla & Kim, I’m not sure but I think you can try 1 tsp of ground cardamom. You could always add the eggs in at the very end so that you can taste the batter and adjust the spice.