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Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

These vegan vanilla cupcakes are perfect for anyone who loves dessert but wants something a little healthier and guilt-free. They're easy and beginner-friendly!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Keyword: vegan vanilla cupcakes, vegan vanilla frosting
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup King Arthur gluten-free flour baking mix
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Vegan Vanilla Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup Earth Balance vegan butter cold
  • 2 cups organic powdered sugar (make sure it's vegan)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

To Make the Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake pans with paper cupcake liners for easy removal.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients for the cupcakes.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients.
  • Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
  • Carefully pour the delicious batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

To Make the Vegan Vanilla Frosting

  • While the cupcakes are baking and cooling, prepare the vegan vanilla icing. In a separate bowl, beat together the vegan butter and vanilla until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar and almond milk while continuing to beat the mixture. Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time to maintain a thick consistency.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool entirely before applying the icing to prevent it from running off the sides.
  • Frost your cupcakes generously, and add any other toppings you prefer.