Vegan Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Made without any animal products, these moist and fluffy treats are perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. With a hint of fragrant vanilla, they offer a heavenly taste that satisfies every dessert lover's cravings. Enjoy these cruelty-free cupcakes as a guilt-free indulgence for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake liners
- Muffin tin
- Cooling rack
- Piping bags and tips (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of Salt
- ½ cup of Non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup of Oil
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ensure your oven is set and preheated before mixing the necessary ingredients. It’s imperative to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking to ensure your cupcake bakes and rises evenly.You should also line the muffin tin with cupcake liners. This will prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the tin, making it easier to remove them once baked.
- Mix all the first set of ingredients carefully. Take your time to accurately measure and pour one and a half cups of flour, one cup of sugar, one tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/4 tablespoon of salt. Mix all these ingredients thoroughly with your whisk once they have been poured into the bowl. The dry ingredients must be combined for the batter to be evenly distributed. Whisking the ingredients together also aerates the flour, creating a lighter and fluffier cupcake.
- You can mix the other ingredients separately once you have mixed the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Accurately measure and pour 3/4 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 1/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce, 1/4 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. Mixing or whisking the wet ingredients together is necessary to fully incorporate all the ingredients and create a proper mixture of oil and non-dairy milk. Apple cider vinegar reacts with baking soda to create carbon dioxide gas, which helps the cupcakes rise.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the Bowl of the dry ingredients and Mix with a Whisk or Electric MixerYou must pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Once you have done this, mix them with a whisk or electric mixer. Do this till you get a smooth and well-combined batter.Combining the wet and dry ingredients is the most significant step in cupcake making. Ensure you do not overmix the batter, as this can make cupcakes tough and dense. Mixing until the batter is combined and smooth is the key to light and fluffy cupcakes.
- Once you have mixed the wet and dry ingredients to get a smooth batter, you can pour the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners in the muffin tin. Ensure the muffin tins are about 2/3 full of the batter. Dividing the batter evenly among the cupcake liners is imperative, as it helps the cupcake bake evenly and rise to the same height. Filling the liners about 2/3 full is ideal as it allows cupcakes to rise.
- This is the next thing you must do when preparing vegan vanilla cupcakes. The cupcakes should be baked for 18-20 minutes. However, baking time can vary depending on your oven. This is why it is imperative to keep an eye on the cupcakes and test them with a toothpick to ensure they are fully baked. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are fully baked and ready to be removed from the oven.Once they are fully baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin. You should allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to get cold completely. This will prevent them from becoming soggy on the bottom. Once the cupcakes are ready, add your favorite vegan frosting to make them even more delicious, or enjoy them as they are.It shouldn’t take more than 50 minutes to prep the ingredients and cook this beautiful recipe. You can serve the vegan vanilla cupcake with various other meals, such as vegan sprinkles, vegan chocolate, vegan whipped cream, fresh fruits, and more.