How to make moist, chocolatey cupcakes
These Vegan chocolate cupcakes are moist, fluffy, chocolatey, and delicious. They are excellent for snacking, breakfast, entertaining guests at a party, or packing them for picnics.
They are healthy , don’t taste like a vegan and are straightforward to make with few staple pantry ingredients.
You do not need any fancy equipment to make them. But instead, you will only need a mixing bowl, a spatula, and whiskers; you do not need an electric mixer since your hands can do the job, but you may need it for the frosting.
What ingredients do I need for vegan chocolate cupcakes?
For the dry ingredients
All-purpose flour
Oat flour
Coconut sugar
Baking powder
Unsweetened Cocoa powder
Salt
For the wet ingredients
Grapeseed or avocado oil (any healthy vegetable oil)
Maple syrup
Plant milk
Apple sauce
Apple cider vinegar
Vanilla extract
For the frosting (optional)
vegan batter
powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
How to make vegan chocolate cupcakes
Preheat the oven you will use to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your cupcake liners.
Mix all the measured dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside, and then mix the wet ingredients in another large bowl.
Combine the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until the elements mix well.
Pour the batter into the cupcake liners filling them ⅔ each. Bake for 23-25 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool on the cooling rack, add the icing, and serve.
Can I freeze these cupcakes?
Sure, you can. They can keep fresh for 5-7 days. Please keep them in a well-covered container before freezing.
Remember to thaw them for a few minutes before serving.
Can I make these cupcakes ahead?
You can make these cupcakes two or three days ahead. Please do not add the frosting until the day you intend to serve them.
Can I make these chocolate cupcakes gluten-free?
To make these cupcakes gluten-free, use gluten-free flour such as spelt, oat, almond flour, or Buckwheat.
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Vegan Chocolate cupcakes
- Total Time: 35
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These vegan chocolate cupcakes are moist and chocolatey. They are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, you won’t even know they are vegan.
Ingredients
For the dry ingredients
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup oat flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
For the wet ingredients
1 ½ cup plant milk
¼ cup apple sauce
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup grapeseed, avocado, or any vegetable oil
¾ cup maple syrup
Instructions
1.Heat up your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit while you prepare your cupcake liners for the muffin pan.
2.Whisk all the measured wet ingredients in a large bowl until they are well combined and set aside to set. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
3.Mix your dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until no large lumps are remaining.
4.Pour the batter into the liner. The liners should be filled 3/4 full.
5.Bake the cupcakes for 23-25 minutes or until you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
6.Remove the cupcakes from the oven, place them on a cooling rack to cool. When completely cool, add the frosting and serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes