Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

Nutiva

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Embrace the holiday cheer with these vegan red velvet cupcakes, a delightful twist on a beloved classic that’s perfect for festive gatherings and parties. These vibrant, crimson treats capture the spirit of the holidays, offering a plant-based option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. Made with cruelty-free ingredients like rich, coconut milk, vegan cream cheese and vegan red dye, they’re an ethical and mouth-watering addition to any holiday feast. Whether you are catering to plant-based dietary needs, or simply looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday table, these cupcakes promise to be a joyous and indulgent centerpiece.

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 339 kcal
Author Nutiva

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

Wet ingredients

Buttermilk

Cream cheese frosting

Garnish

  • Hibiscus dried flower powder

Instructions

Frosting

  1. Using stand mixer, combine cream cheese, shortening and vanilla extract, mix on low until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, on low speed and mix until smooth.
  2. Store any remaining frosting in glass container, in refrigerator.

Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In small bowl, whisk together coconut milk and the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  3. In medium size bowl, shift together flour, cacao powder, baking powder and sea salt.
  4. In another medium size bowl, mix softened coconut oil, sugar and vanilla extract until well combined and then add in apple sauce until combined.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture to coconut oil mixture and blend thoroughly. Then pour in coconut milk and apple cider vinegar mixture and red food coloring until batter is creamy.
  6. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and dust with hibiscus powder.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 235mg10%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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