Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in these moist Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes that are bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfectly fluffy and entirely plant-based, these cupcakes are ideal for celebrations or a sweet pick-me-up any day of the week. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, they’re sure to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. Treat yourself to a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising on taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry mixture and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg