If you're looking for a delicious vegan dessert, then vegan cupcakes are an excellent choice. These cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and packed with flavour, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're a vegan or not, you're sure to love these cupcakes. In this recipe, we will show you how to make vegan cupcakes that are easy to make and full of flavour.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined. Don't overmix the batter, or the cupcakes will become dense. 5. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. 6. Fill each cupcake liner with batter until it is around 2/3 full. 7. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for around 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan. 9. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These vegan cupcakes are not only delicious but also healthy. Each cupcake contains around 180 calories, 3g of protein, 28g of carbohydrates, and 6g of fat. They are also low in cholesterol, making them a perfect dessert for those who are watching their cholesterol intake.
Variations
You can get creative with your vegan cupcakes by adding different flavours and toppings. Here are some ideas: - Chocolate cupcakes: Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and reduce the flour by 1/2 cup. Top with vegan chocolate frosting. - Lemon cupcakes: Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest to the wet ingredients. Top with vegan lemon frosting. - Vanilla cupcakes: Add 1 tsp of additional vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Top with vegan vanilla frosting and sprinkles.
Conclusion
This vegan cupcake recipe is easy to make and full of flavour. Whether you're a vegan or not, you'll love these cupcakes. You can get creative with different flavours and toppings, making them perfect for any occasion. Try making these cupcakes today and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!