Basic (Vegan) Chocolate Cupcake

Dairy Free
Basic (Vegan) Chocolate Cupcake
45 min.
12
156kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Basic Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special event, or simply craving something sweet, these cupcakes are sure to impress. With their rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, they are a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love, regardless of dietary preferences.

What makes these cupcakes even more appealing is that they are completely dairy-free, making them suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance. The combination of soy milk and apple cider vinegar creates a wonderfully fluffy batter that bakes up beautifully. Plus, the addition of coarsely chopped vegan chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies adds an extra layer of decadence, making each bite a delightful surprise.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these cupcakes are not only quick to prepare but also easy to make. With simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, you can whip up a batch in no time. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to enjoy a delicious dessert that’s both satisfying and guilt-free. Treat yourself to these scrumptious vegan chocolate cupcakes and watch them disappear in a flash!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon chocolate extract 
  • teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup soymilk 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
  2. Whisk together the soy milk and vinegar in a large bowl, and set aside for a few minutes to curdle.
  3. Add the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and other extract, if using, to the soy milk mixture and beat until foamy. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add in two batches to wet ingredients and beat until no large lumps remain (a few tiny lumps are OK).
  5. Pour into liners, filling 3/4 of the way.
  6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Mix into cupcake batter 1 cup (about 10 cookies; chop first, then measure) of coarsely chopped vegan chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, like Newman-O’s.
  8. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein5.23%
Fat39.24%
Carbs55.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.88
Glycemic Load
14.72
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2717391304348%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
4.69mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.48kcal
7.82%
Fat:7.08g
10.9%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.42%
Carbohydrates:22.55g
7.52%
Net Carbohydrates:21.31g
7.75%
Sugar:13.09g
14.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:145.23mg
6.31%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Caffeine:5.49mg
1.83%
Protein:2.12g
4.25%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.62%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.26%
Vitamin B3:1.32mg
6.58%
Copper:0.13mg
6.55%
Folate:26.12µg
6.53%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.39%
Selenium:4.4µg
6.29%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.83%
Iron:0.94mg
5.21%
Fiber:1.24g
4.98%
Vitamin K:4.53µg
4.31%
Calcium:42.17mg
4.22%
Magnesium:14.32mg
3.58%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.54%
Phosphorus:32.49mg
3.25%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.67%
Potassium:76.28mg
2.18%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.9%
Vitamin C:1.42mg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.57%
Vitamin A:77.29IU
1.55%
Source:Chow