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VALENTINE’S DAY Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes (Dairy-Free Dessert)

Delicious Valentine's Day Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these rich Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes, perfect for Valentine's Day! A delightful dairy-free dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, plant-based milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 130mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

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