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Sweetheart Cupcakes

We all adore Esther’s irresistible desserts featured in her cookbook, Trim Healthy Indulgence . Her creations are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and decadent flavors. While every recipe she shares brings joy to the table, her famous Cake of Wonders has truly captivated the hearts (and taste buds!) of the Trim Healthy Community.


This cupcake version. once sold at our Trim Healthy Cafe, is more than just a treat—these are a celebration of flavor, creativity, and love. Whether you’re baking for a cozy family gathering or adding a special touch to your sweetheart’s day, these cupcakes are the perfect choice. Show some love and whip up a batch today!

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Servings: 20
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We all adore Esther’s irresistible desserts featured in her cookbook, Trim Healthy Indulgence. Her creations are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and decadent flavors. While every recipe she shares brings joy to the table, her famous Cake of Wonders has truly captivated the hearts (and taste buds!) of the Trim Healthy Community.

This cupcake version. once sold at our Trim Healthy Cafe, is more than just a treat—these are a celebration of flavor, creativity, and love. Whether you’re baking for a cozy family gathering or adding a special touch to your sweetheart’s day, these cupcakes are the perfect choice. Show some love and whip up a batch today!

Ingredients
    Cupcakes
  • 1 cup TH Baking Blend
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup TH Gentle Sweet
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch TH Mineral Salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp TH Natural Burst Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup strong hot coffee
    • Frosting
  • 2 8oz cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup TH Xylitol-Free Gentle Sweet
  • 2 medium fresh strawberries (or frozen strawberries, thawed) (for color)
  • 2 tsp strawberry extract
  • 1-1 1/2 cups heavy cream (start with 1 cup and add more as needed for desired consistency)
  • 1/2 tsp pink food coloring (optional for added color)
    • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • 20 fresh strawberries
  • 3/4 cup on-plan dark chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbs Nutiva Shortening
  • 2 tsp TH Gentle Sweet
  • 3/4 tsp TH Natural Burst Vanilla Extract
  • OR make up a batch of our Original Trim Healthy Skinny Chocolate!
Instructions
    Cupcakes
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, stir together all dry ingredients.

  2. 2

    Blend almond milk, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla in a stand mixer using a whisk attachment.

  3. 3

    Pour the dry mix into the wet and blend.

  4. 4

    Finally, add coffee and blend till smooth.

  5. 5

    Line 2 standard muffin tins with 20 wrappers and fill ⅔ full with batter

  6. 6

    Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.

    7. Frosting
  7. 7
  8. 8
    Mix the cream cheese in a stand mixer using a paddle attachment until smooth.
  9. 9
    Add Gentle Sweet XF, strawberries, and extract to the mixer and blend till smooth.
  10. 10
    Change to the whisk attachment.
  11. 11
    Pour in cold, heavy cream and whip at high speed until stiff.
  12. 12
    Add pink coloring (if using) and mix until a nice, light pink is achieved.
  13. 13
    Fill one 16” icing bag, coupler, and 1M tip with strawberry frosting.
  14. 14
    Pipe a star in the middle of each cupcake. Swirl frosting around the star three times,
  15. 15
    creating a soft-serve ice cream appearance.
    16. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  16. 16
  17. 17
    Poke a toothpick into the top of each berry.
  18. 18
    Melt all ingredients in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. OR make up a batch of
  19. 19
    our OG Trim Healthy Skinny Chocolate!
  20. 20
    Dip each berry till it’s ⅔ covered in chocolate.
  21. 21
    Flip and poke into a styrofoam block. Repeat with all remaining berries and
  22. 22
    refrigerate.
  23. 23
    Once the chocolate is hardened, place one berry on its side on top of each cupcake.
Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/sweetheart-cupcakes/