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June 13, 2019

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

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I’ve wanted to try the Red Velvet Cake for a long time. In all my honesty, I’d never had it before I became vegan, so I don’t have “the original” to compare to. But! When The Baking Fairy Valentina invited a few bloggers to join the Cupcakes for Cupcake Lovers Day online event, the vegan red velvet cupcakes were the first to come into my mind!

They are so classy!

They are chocolatey but not overwhelming.

And these vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes are so moist and oh-so-good!

Aaaand they are so easy to make!

They require a few ingredients which can be found in almost any kitchen.

I even “cheated” using a store-bought whipped cream for the frosting.

Well…

I was (!) planning on making the vegan cheese cream frosting. But, between home, work, and my classes, I just didn’t have time to make the vegan cheese cream at home and forgot to pick it up in a store.

So, no judging, the store-bought whipping cream was good and kids’approved 😉

Vegan Cupcakes are so easy to make!

By the way, because they don’t contain any animal products, the batter is so delicious as well. Lol Are you like me, impatient, and try the batter?

Anyway, if you were still hesitating to make them, trust me! I am NOT a baker! Moreover,  the idea of decorating a cake (or a cupcake) makes me sweat 🙂

But, because they taste sooooo good, whoever tries them will forgive you all small (or big) decorating fails!

So, what are we waiting for? Let’s just jump to the recipe right away!

Oh-So-Good Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

The recipe is calling for vegan “buttermilk” which is a mixture of soy milk and apple cider vinegar.

I like using soy milk for homemade buttermilk, as I find it curdles better than other plant-based milk. Almond milk is good too, but I think cashew milk is probably not ideal.

But you can try and make it with other plant-based milk as well.

I used organic coconut sugar, as it adds colour and flavour to the cupcakes. But you can use the cane or white sugar as well. Just make sure it is suitable for vegans, as some sugar’s been processed with bone char.

For colour, I used a teaspoon of Wilton gel colour, as according to Wilton, it does not contain any animal by-products and is suitable for vegans. Of course, you can use other brands too 🙂

If you want the cupcakes to be redder, you can use less cocoa powder in the recipe.

We like the taste of cocoa in the cupcakes, therefore, we don’t worry about the red too much.

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5 from 2 votes

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes - Moist, Chocolaty, and Delicious

An easy, universal dessert for any occasion!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: red velvet cupcakes, vegan cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Nat

Equipment

  • cupcakes mold

Ingredients

"Wet" Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup (250 ml) soy milk or other plant-based milk
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) melted and cooled coconut oil

"Dry" Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup (250 g) unbleached organic flour
  • 1 cup ( 140 g) coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp no-aluminum baking soda

Instructions

  • Turn the oven to 350F (160C).
  • In a smaller bowl mix soy milk with apple cider vinegar to make "buttermilk", stir and set aside.
  • In a bigger bowl mix all dry ingredients.
  • Add vanilla extract and coconut oil to "buttermilk" and stir well.
  • Add the "wet" ingredients to the dry ingredients bowl and mix.
  • Line the cupcakes or muffin pan with either paper or silicone cupcakes liners and distribute the batter evenly.
  • Bake the cupcakes for about 15 minutes (final time depends on the oven).
    Let them cool before applying frosting.
    Enjoy!

Use vegan buttercream or whipped cheese-cream to decorate the cupcakes, or, like me, use this whipped cream.

Just let the cupcakes cool down before you add frosting!

I hope you like them!

They are great for any occasion! Canada Day (Independence Day), Christmas, Birthday, wedding, anniversary, weekend, well, anything you can think of!

Sprinkle the red edible spray colour on it and it becomes a perfect Halloween treat too!

Also, they freeze well, so you can make them in advance and simply take out and decorate the day of the event 😉

Do I need more arguments to convince you? 🙂

Please share in the comments if you do try to make them or if you just like cupcakes 🙂 and remember to share the recipe with your friends!

But wait!

There is more!

Check out those lovely food bloggers who have participated in the event sharing their cupcakes recipes! *Please note, not all of them are vegan.

Cupcakes for Cupcake Lovers Day!

Hosted by Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Vegan Birthday Cake Oreo Cupcakes by The Baking Fairy

Avocado Cupcakes with Lime Frosting by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Brown Cow Cupcakes by Palatable Pastime

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cupcakes by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Busy Bee Honey Vanilla Cupcakes by For The Love of Food

Butter Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting by A Little Fish in the Kitchen

Cheesecake Cupcakes by Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Cherry Limeade Cupcakes by That Recipe

Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes by The Freshman Cook

Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting by Cooking for my Soul

Chocolate Irish Cream Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting by Daily Dish Recipes

Cookies & Cream Cupcakes by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Creamsicle Cupcakes by Red Cottage Chronicles

Gluten Free Rocky Road Cupcakes by Frugal & Fit

Honey Lemon’s HoneyBee Cupcakes by Simply Inspired Meals

Lemon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting by The Olive Blogger

Lemon Lavender Blackberry Cupcakes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Lost Princess Cupcakes by Seduction in the Kitchen

Orange You Glad Cupcakes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes by The Beard and The Baker

Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes by Crumb Top Baking

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes by Bowl Me Over

Pudding Pop Cupcakes by Nik Snacks

Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting by Join Us, Pull Up a Chair

Strawberry Basil Cupcakes with Chocolate Balsamic Frosting by The Spiffy Cookie

Strawberry Cupcakes by Confessions of a Baking Queen

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Strawberry Jello Cupcakes by Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats

Sweet Summertime Cupcakes by Cooking with Carlee

Vanilla Bourbon Bacon Cupcakes by Our Good Life

Watermelon Themed Cake & Cupcakes by The Mandatory Mooch

White Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes by Triple Chocolate Kitchen

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Comments

  1. Deb Clark says

    June 17, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    My goodness these look so rich and decadent!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:08 PM

      Aw, thank you Deb! They were delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  2. HEATHER @ JOIN US, PULL UP A CHAIR says

    June 16, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    These cupcakes look so good!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:07 PM

      Thank you Heather 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

    June 16, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    My family would love these! Perfect cupcake treat!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:07 PM

      Thank you Nichi! My family loved them too 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    June 16, 2019 at 3:14 AM

    A vegan red velvet version is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:03 PM

      Thank you Cindy! I am sure I am not the first one to come up with the idea, but the result was so good 😉

      Reply
  5. Tania says

    June 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    Red velvet cupcakes are one of my favorite! Loving the way you decorated them too!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:06 PM

      Aw, thank you Tania! I was so anxious about the decorating part 🙂

      Reply
  6. Carlee says

    June 14, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    They look so moist and delicious! I wish I had one now.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 17, 2019 at 6:05 PM

      Lol, Carlee 🙂 I wish there was a technology to transform a picture to the real thing 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marcelle says

    June 14, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    I love red velvet cake! These cupcakes will be such a hit next time we have our vegan friends come over! They look scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 14, 2019 at 12:48 PM

      I would love to know if like them! Good for you, Marcelle, for accommodating your vegan friends! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Hannah Lewis says

    June 14, 2019 at 5:36 AM

    I love red velvet everything!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 14, 2019 at 12:47 PM

      Lol, Hannah. What’s there not to love, right?

      Reply
  9. Hezzi-D says

    June 13, 2019 at 6:16 PM

    One of my favorite cupcakes! Love the color of these.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 13, 2019 at 9:56 PM

      Thank you Hezzi-D! Mine too now! 🙂 And they are so easy to make!

      Reply
  10. Karen says

    June 13, 2019 at 5:21 PM

    That red spray is pretty cool! Love these.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 13, 2019 at 9:54 PM

      Isn’t it?! The moment I sprayed it, I thought of Halloween!

      Reply
  11. Wendy Klik says

    June 13, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    They look perfect. I love red velvet cakes.

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 13, 2019 at 2:41 PM

      Thank you Wendy! It turns out I do too 😉

      Reply
  12. Valentina | The Baking Fairy says

    June 13, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    These red velvet cupcakes are absolutely adorable! I love that fluffy dollop of whipped cream on top 🙂 Thank you so much for participating!

    Reply
    • Nat says

      June 13, 2019 at 2:40 PM

      Thank you, Valentina! It was so kind of you to consider me for the event! Looking forward to many more events like this 🙂

      Reply

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