Hashtag's Simple & Gluten-Free CBD Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
By Jeff Eckenrode
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Quick Answer: Hashtag's Gluten-Free CBD Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, bakery-style treats infused with CBD RSO blended into coconut oil. Made with gluten-free flour, cocoa, and topped with creamy chocolate frosting — they're perfect for parties, holidays, and weekends. Dairy-free adaptable, easy to make, and ready in about 30 minutes!
CBD-infused coconut oil and edibles
Chocolatey, rich and delightful. Who doesn’t like cupcakes?
These easy-to-make chocolate cupcakes are simple to make and have the perfect bakery style texture.
Oh! And did we mention? They’re also gluten free.
It’s the perfect CBD-infused recipe to share with friends and is sure to be a hit at your next party.
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Why Infuse Cupcakes with CBD?
Not only are chocolate cupcakes delicious and flavorful, they taste fantastic fresh out of the oven!
And luck would have it that one of its main ingredients, coconut oil, consists mostly of fats. Which makes it a perfect base to infuse products like CBD oil into!
Ready to start? Then here’s what you’ll need:
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Ingredients for making Simple & Gluten-Free CBD chocolate cupcakes:
For the cupcakes:
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose gluten-free flour blend OR Bob’s Redmill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
½ cup coconut oil
1 mL of CBD RSO (Rick Simpson Oil)
1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
¾ cup boiling water (for activating the cocoa)
For the frosting:
½ cup butter (or dairy-free butter)
1 ½ teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
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Instructions for making Simple & Gluten-Free CBD chocolate cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Position rack in center of oven. Line two 12-serving cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no visible clumps.
Place your CBD RSO oil syringe in a cup of hot water for about 5-10 minutes. This will help the RSO become less solid and flow much more easily when dispensing it from the syringe.
Once warmed, combine coconut oil with 1mL of CBD RSO and stir thoroughly.
Add eggs, milk, infused-coconut oil, and vanilla to the large mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
Stir in boiling water.
Spoon batter evenly into cupcake wells. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cupcakes cool on a rack.
For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add cocoa powder and beat until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Slowly beat in milk. Beat in additional milk if needed, to obtain desired consistency.
Frost cupcakes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
And voila! You’ve just made a delicious, easy and fun CBD-infused cupcake, perfect for special occasions, holidays or weekends with friends.
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Storing your Simple & Gluten-Free CBD chocolate cupcakes:
Your cupcakes will stay fresh at room temperature for about 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.
If placed in an airtight container your cupcakes will last in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Where Can I Find RSO for my Cupcakes?
Whether you’re shopping online or in Redmond, we’re here to help you find what you need, when you need it. That includes RSO for your Cupcakes!
Click on our online menu link below to see our current availability.
FAQ Gluten-Free CBD Chocolate Cupcakes
Why is coconut oil used to infuse CBD into cupcakes?
Coconut oil is one of the best possible carriers for CBD — it's made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are a type of saturated fat that CBD binds to exceptionally well. This means better absorption and a more consistent experience from every cupcake. It also has a mild, neutral flavor that blends seamlessly into chocolate batter without affecting the taste. Win-win!
Will CBD chocolate cupcakes get me high?
Nope! This recipe uses CBD RSO, which is non-intoxicating — no psychoactive effects, no euphoric high. Instead, you can expect a gradual, mellow, calming feeling as the edible digests. It's a great option for sharing at parties or gatherings where not everyone wants a THC experience, since these cupcakes are indistinguishable from a regular treat!
How do I make sure the CBD is evenly distributed throughout the cupcake batter?
The key step is combining your CBD RSO with the coconut oil before adding it to the batter. Warm your RSO syringe in hot water for 5–10 minutes, then stir the 1mL of CBD RSO thoroughly into the coconut oil until fully combined. When you add this infused oil to the wet ingredients and beat everything together, the CBD gets evenly distributed throughout the entire batch — so every cupcake has a consistent dose.
Can I make these CBD cupcakes dairy-free as well?
Absolutely! The recipe is already set up for easy dairy-free adaptation — simply swap regular milk for any plant-based milk (oat, almond, or coconut all work beautifully) and use dairy-free butter in the frosting. The result is a completely vegan-friendly, gluten-free, CBD-infused cupcake that everyone at the table can enjoy. It doesn't get much more inclusive than that!
How many mg of CBD is in each cupcake?
That depends entirely on the potency of your specific CBD RSO product. The recipe uses 1mL of CBD RSO across a batch of 24 cupcakes. Check the milligrams per mL on your RSO label, then divide by 24 to get the approximate dose per cupcake. As with all edibles, start with one cupcake, wait at least an hour, and see how you feel before having another.
How long do CBD-infused chocolate cupcakes stay fresh?
Great news — these keep really well! Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they'll stay fresh for 2–3 days. Pop them in the fridge in an airtight container and they'll last up to two weeks. The CBD RSO remains stable at both room temperature and refrigerator temperatures, so the potency won't degrade over that storage window. Always label them clearly as CBD-infused!
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