Vegan Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
Indulge in the timeless charm of these Vegan Classic Vanilla Cupcakes, a plant-based twist on a beloved dessert favorite! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fragrant vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to everyday sweet cravings. Made with simple pantry staples like almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of pure vanilla, the recipe creates a luscious vegan "buttermilk" for maximum moisture and tenderness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these cupcakes make 12 servings of pure joy. Top them with your favorite vegan frosting or enjoy them plain for a subtly sweet treat. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to vegan baking, this is a foolproof go-to recipe for creating light, airy, and utterly delicious cupcakes that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let it sit for a few minutes to curdle, creating vegan buttermilk.
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the buttermilk mixture, whisking to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix the batter to ensure the cupcakes stay light and fluffy.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite vegan vanilla frosting or enjoy plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2409 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.7 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
