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Dairy-Free Cupcakes

I just whipped up the most amazing dairy-free vanilla cupcakes, and you NEED to try this recipe! 🧁 These cupcakes are soft, light, and incredibly fluffy, making them perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. 🎉

With a creamy, dreamy vegan buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are an absolute hit!  Plus, they are so easy to make – you’ll have a batch ready in no time! 

🧁✨Recipe Highlights:

    • Dairy-free butter and almond milk for a perfect texture and taste
    • Easy step-by-step instructions for flawless cupcakes every time
    • Customizable with your favorite sprinkles and food coloring
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Vanilla Cupcakes:

  • ½ cup (125 grams) dairy-free butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup self-raising flour
  • ¾ cup plain flour
  • ½ cup almond milk

For the Vanilla Buttercream:

  • ½ cup (125 grams) dairy-free butter
  • 34 cups icing mixture
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (to taste)
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift the flours and stir to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the dairy-free butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the sifted flour, alternating with almond milk, until the batter is well combined.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, filling each liner about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cupcakes are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
  8. Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.

For the Buttercream:

  1. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the dairy-free butter for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
  2. Add 3 cups of icing sugar and beat on medium until combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract and almond milk. If the frosting is too thin, add an additional ½-1 cup of icing sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Optionally, tint the buttercream with a few drops of food coloring.
  5. Pipe the buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Dairy-Free Butter: Use a high-quality vegan butter like Nuttelex Buttery (Australia) or Earth Balance (USA).
  • Milk Alternatives: Almond milk is preferred, but oat milk, soy milk, or even coconut milk can be used.
  • Self-Raising Flour Substitute: Combine 1 cup of plain flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder for a homemade version.
  • Author: Fionna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 393 kcal
  • Sugar: 46g
  • Sodium: 156mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 3g

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