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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

featured in Vegan Cupcakes 4 Ways

Indulge in these delightful Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting that'll satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt. A rich, moist, and fluffy treat that's perfect for any occasion, you won't even realize they're vegan!

Rachel Gaewski
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

Inspired by tasty.co

Ingredients

for 12 cupcakes

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup organic granulated sugar (200 g)
  • ¼ cup refined coconut oil (50 g), solid
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (60 g)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 mL)
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (85 g)

Frosting

  • 1 cup vegan butter (230 g), 2 sticks
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (60 g)
  • 2 cups organic powdered sugar (240 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • rainbow sprinkle, for decorating

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 445
  • Fat 25g
  • Carbs 52g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 37g
  • Protein 3g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and coconut oil with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, then add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and almond milk, and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Use an ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way.
  6. Bake for 20- 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean
  7. Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream the vegan butter with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  8. Sift in half the powdered sugar and continue to beat. Sift in the rest of the powdered sugar and beat again.
  9. Sift in the cocoa powder and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  10. Use a butter knife to spread the frosting onto the cupcakes, creating a flat top with smooth sides.
  11. Place the sprinkles in a shallow dish. Roll the edges of the cupcakes in the sprinkles.
  12. Enjoy!

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