Making vegan cupcakes is a great way to help the environment because they do not contain any animal products. In addition to being vegan-friendly, these cupcakes are also gluten-free, making them an excellent choice for those with celiac disease.
There are many recipes for vegan cupcakes, but most cupcake recipes can be made vegan by substituting vegan ingredients such as margarine or vegetable shortening for butter and using plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk. In addition, a flax egg can replace a regular egg in most recipes.
One of the best things about vegan cupcakes is that they can be adapted to any flavor you like. So whether you are in the mood for chocolate, vanilla, or something more exotic like lavender or pumpkin spice, there is a recipe out there that will fit the bill. Moreover, if you want to get creative, you can make your own custom vegan cupcake recipe by combining different flavors and ingredients.
Cupcakes have always been a popular choice for snacks and desserts. People of any age love them; even vegans love them. However, regular vegan cupcakes can taste bland, or worse; they can taste like cardboard. However, there are vegan cupcakes that taste great. Here is a recipe for great-tasting, moist cupcakes.
Moist and Rich Vegan Cupcakes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup soy or almond milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup vegan granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup vegan cocoa powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
Direction:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Whisk together the milk and cider vinegar in a large bowl, and set aside to curdle.
3. Add the sugar, oil, and extracts to the milk mixture and beat till foamy.
4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Add in two batches to the wet ingredients and beat until smooth.
6. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pan for five minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cupcakes more delicious, you can add a rich chocolate flavor to cakes and cupcakes by frosting them with vegan chocolate buttercream frosting.
Anyone can use this delicious frosting for various purposes, such as topping off a favorite vegan cake or cupcake, filling doughnuts or cookies, or even just eating by the spoonful!
It is made with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect for any special occasion. Plus, it is dairy-free and gluten-free, so it is perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions. It is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional buttercream frosting.
Vegan chocolate buttercream frosting is a type of frosting made from plant-based ingredients. The most common ingredients in vegan chocolate buttercream frosting are cocoa powder, vegan butter or margarine, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Vegan chocolate buttercream frosting can be a little tricky to make. The key is to use a vegan butter or margarine that is both firm and creamy, like Earth Balance or Miyoko’s. If the vegan butter or margarine is too soft, the frosting will be too soft as well; if it is too firm, it will be crumbly.
Here is the recipe to complete your yummy cupcake treat.
• 1/4 cup vegan margarine softened
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 2 1/2 vegan powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons of soy milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of pure vanilla extract
1. Cream together the margarine and the shortening until well combined.
2. Add the cocoa powder and incorporate well.
3. Add the confectioners’ sugar in about 1/2 cup batches and beat well adding a little soy milk after each addition.
4. When all ingredients have been well incorporated, add the vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
5. Pipe or spread on cool cupcakes. Decorate as desired or serve as is.
There you are! A recipe for a dozen yummy vegan chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting! Who knew vegan cupcakes can be this good? Try it now and you will surely enjoy these heavenly creations. You would not think that they are vegan once you’ve tasted them.
