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Orange Cupcakes

Delicious Vegan Orange Cupcakes to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy the vibrant taste of these Vegan Orange Cupcakes, a delicious treat that’s both guilt-free and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Flax as an egg substitute
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt omit if lowering sodium
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar consider coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk or almond milk
  • 1 cup Orange (zested and juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract homemade is best
  • 1/2 teaspoon Orange Extract optional
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter or any plant-based butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar mix in cornstarch to avoid clumping
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Mix ground flax with water and let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like to prepare flax egg.
  3. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. In another bowl, mix together oil, sugar, coconut milk, orange juice, zest, and prepared flax egg.
  5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  8. Prepare the buttercream by whipping vegan butter, powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until creamy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the orange buttercream and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be customized with extras like poppy seeds or chocolate chips. Ensure to follow the tips for best results.

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