GF Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Gluten-free Vanilla Cupcakes (dairy-free)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cups Bistro Blend All Purpose Flour (available at www.theglutenfreebistro.com)

1/4 tsp  salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup coconut oil-melt to make a liquid (or other vegetable oil)

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips- dairy-free (optional)

Prepared frosting (or make your own)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Position rack in center of oven. Place cupcake baking liners in a 12-cupcake baking pan. Beat sugar and eggs in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed for one minute. Add flour, salt, baking powder, oil, milk, chocolate chips and vanilla; beat at medium speed for one minute. Pour batter into prepared pan. Place in center of oven and bake for about 26-27 minutes or until center springs back when touched and cupcakes are very lightly browned (bake about 35 minutes for nine-inch round, 40 minutes for eight-inch round). Cool on rack for
five minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan onto rack and cool completely before icing. Top with your favorite frosting and sprinkles!