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Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
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These vegan carrot cake cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the sweetness of carrots with warm spices. Topped with a rich maple frosting and crunchy pecans, they are a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil (or any liquid oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons crushed pecans

For the Maple Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup cold vegan butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3/4–1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • Additional crushed pecans & cinnamon to top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin pan with 7 cupcake liners. Finely grate the carrots and set aside.
  2. Prepare the vegan buttermilk: Add the oat milk and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl and let sit for 1-2 minutes until milk starts to curdle. Then, add in the grated carrots, white sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla. Whisk together.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: Add in the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until you have a thick batter. Gently fold in the crushed pecans.
  4. Bake the cupcakes: Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 18-22 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  5. Make the maple frosting: Beat together vegan butter and maple syrup until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with pecans and cinnamon.

Notes

  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: vegan, carrot cake, cupcakes, maple frosting, dessert

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