Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Applesauce
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Applesauce are fluffy, moist delights that combine rich vanilla flavor with the natural sweetness of applesauce. Perfect for any occasion, these plant-based cupcakes are easy to make and promise joy in every bite. Ideal for birthdays or casual snacks, they’ll be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dairy-free milk (e.g., almond or oat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, vegetable oil, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg