VEGAN GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES
These cupcakes are my new favourites. Rich, Christmas spices, a moist and chewy cake, making that perfect gingerbread texture (in my not so humble opinion). All topped with a salted caramel gingerbread frosting. Let’s say that again, salted caramel gingerbread frosting. I mean really, is there anything else you need in life? A spoon maybe?
This recipe took some serious work in the kitchen. Serious = lots of batter eating. You might have seen my sunken cupcake attempt on Instagram or Facebook, but not to worry, I figured it out. The secret? Three tips!
Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
These cupcakes are my new favourites. Rich, moist and chewy cake, making that perfect gingerbread texture. All topped with a salted caramel gingerbread frosting.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Servings:
12
cupcakes
Calories: 443 kcal
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet ingredients:
1/2 cup fancy molasses
1/2 cup non-dairy milk, such as soy or almond
1/3 cup light oil, such as canola vegetable
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/2 cup vegan butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon non-dairy milk, such as soy or almond
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners, or lightly grease the pan.
In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
In a medium bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix until just combined. Don't over mix! Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners.
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
To make the frosting, use a mixer or hand beater to mix all the frosting ingredients together until light and fluffy. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.