Your Basic Chocolate Cupcake (Vegan)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Your Basic Chocolate Cupcake (Vegan)
35 min.
12
157kcal

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Craving a delicious, guilt-free treat that's kind to the planet and your taste buds? Look no further than these Basic Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes! Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist, rich chocolate cupcake, knowing it's entirely plant-based and incredibly easy to make.

This recipe is perfect for vegan and vegetarian bakers, or anyone looking to reduce their dairy intake without sacrificing flavor. Forget complicated techniques and hard-to-find ingredients. We're talking a simple, straightforward approach that yields a batch of 12 irresistible cupcakes in just about 35 minutes. Get ready for a dessert that's secretly healthy-ish, boasting only 157 calories per cupcake!

These cupcakes are so versatile! Enjoy them plain, slathered in your favorite vegan frosting, or topped with fresh berries. The subtle notes of almond and vanilla perfectly complement the deep chocolate flavor, creating a cupcake that's both satisfying and sophisticated. Get your oven preheated and your whisk ready – it's time to bake some delicious, ethically-conscious goodness!

And don't forget the final flourish – a decadent Chocolate-Mousse Topping suggested to elevate these cupcakes to the next level. It's the perfect complement to the rich chocolate base. Prepare for a delightful treat with a caloric breakdown designed to balance enjoyment with mindful eating; containing Protein: 5.22%, Fat: 39.21%, and Carbs: 55.57%.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp almond extract 
  • tsp apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 tsp baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • cup soy milk 
  • tsp vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the soy milk and vinegar in a large bowl. Set aside for a few minutes to curdle.
  3. Add the sugar, oil, vanilla extract and almond extract to the soy-milk mixture. Beat till foamy.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add in 2 batches to wet ingredients. Beat until no large lumps remain (a few tiny lumps are okay).
  5. Pour into liners, filling three-quarters of the way.
  6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely.Frost with Chocolate-Mousse Topping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat39.21%
Carbs55.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.88
Glycemic Load
14.73
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2834782496743%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
4.69mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:157.04kcal
7.85%
Fat:7.08g
10.9%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.42%
Carbohydrates:22.58g
7.53%
Net Carbohydrates:21.34g
7.76%
Sugar:13.11g
14.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:158.16mg
6.88%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.43%
100%
Caffeine:5.49mg
1.83%
Protein:2.12g
4.25%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.62%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.28%
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
5.84%
Iron:0.94mg
5.23%
Fiber:1.24g
4.98%
Calcium:43.66mg
4.37%
Vitamin K:4.53µg
4.31%
Magnesium:14.35mg
3.59%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.54%
Phosphorus:33.05mg
3.3%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.67%
Potassium:76.57mg
2.19%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.9%
Vitamin C:1.42mg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.57%
Vitamin A:77.29IU
1.55%