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
- 3–4 cups icing mixture
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift the flours and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, beat the dairy-free butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted flour, alternating with almond milk, until the batter is well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, filling each liner about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cupcakes are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
- Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the Buttercream:
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the dairy-free butter for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
- Add 3 cups of icing sugar and beat on medium until combined.
- 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.
- Optionally, tint the buttercream with a few drops of food coloring.
- 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.
- 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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