Description
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Applesauce are a delightful, guilt-free treat that combines fluffy textures with a burst of vanilla flavor. Sweetened naturally with applesauce, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy nights in. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they’re sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and non-dairy milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg