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Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Natasha Merchant
Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect treat for two! What a great idea!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 2
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Soy Milk Or almond milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Or grapeseed oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon Beet Juice
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Natural Cocoa Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Such as Earth Balance, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Vegan Cream Cheese Such as Tofutti, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Or pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons Soy Milk Or almond milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a cupcake pan with 2 paper liners.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the non-dairy milk and vinegar and set aside for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and beet juice and whisk together to combine.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine.
  • Don’t overmix (a few small lumps are ok).
  • Divide the batter between the 2 liners and bake for 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • In a bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  • Add the vanilla and 1 teaspoon of non-dairy milk and mix until smooth. If the frosting is too stiff, add the remainder of non-dairy milk and mix until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread the frosting on the cupcakes (or use a piping bag) and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 366mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cupcakes, Desserts, Frosting, Party Food, Red Velvet, Vegan, Vegan Desserts
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