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Orange Cupcakes

Zesty Orange Cupcakes with Silky Vegan Buttercream

These Orange Cupcakes are a delightful blend of zesty flavor and vegan ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 tbsp Ground Flax Acts as an egg substitute
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can use melted coconut oil
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 cups Canned Coconut Milk Almond or oat milk can be substituted
  • 1 ea. Orange (Zested and Juiced) Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
  • 1 tsp Orange Extract Optional
For the Buttercream
  • 0.5 cups Vegan Butter Any plant-based butter works
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Consider powdered erythritol for low sugar

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, sugar, coconut milk, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. In a bowl, beat vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
  2. Frost cooled cupcakes with the orange buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh, juicy oranges for the best flavor. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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