Vegan Cupcakes? Seriously?
I was introduced to the concept of vegan cupcakes when the book, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
was published. I was a new vegetarian at the time and not yet a vegan, but the title of the book was just silly enough to lure me in. The book is filled with a huge variety of decadent cupcakes that look far too tasty to be vegan.
I went ahead and tried the simple chocolate cupcake recipe with chocolate frosting and was completely shocked by how amazing they tasted. Everyone who tasted them said they were the best cupcakes they had ever tried! This is really shocking since I am not a baker. I am very proud of my cooking skills, but I'm not great at following recipes and love to improvise and that leads to frightening results when baking. The recipes were simple, and delicious and free of all animal products. No eggs, no butter, no animal fats!
Vegan cupcakes. What a concept!
Fast forward to today and I find myself baking vegan recipes all the time. Vegan cupcakes, vegan layer cakes, vegan breads, vegan pies, you name it. I'll do my best to share what I've learned on this lens and I hope you will enjoy it.
Ginger Mango with Polka Dots Cupcakes, by Janet Hudson / CC BY 2.0
was published. I was a new vegetarian at the time and not yet a vegan, but the title of the book was just silly enough to lure me in. The book is filled with a huge variety of decadent cupcakes that look far too tasty to be vegan.I went ahead and tried the simple chocolate cupcake recipe with chocolate frosting and was completely shocked by how amazing they tasted. Everyone who tasted them said they were the best cupcakes they had ever tried! This is really shocking since I am not a baker. I am very proud of my cooking skills, but I'm not great at following recipes and love to improvise and that leads to frightening results when baking. The recipes were simple, and delicious and free of all animal products. No eggs, no butter, no animal fats!
Vegan cupcakes. What a concept!
Fast forward to today and I find myself baking vegan recipes all the time. Vegan cupcakes, vegan layer cakes, vegan breads, vegan pies, you name it. I'll do my best to share what I've learned on this lens and I hope you will enjoy it.
Ginger Mango with Polka Dots Cupcakes, by Janet Hudson / CC BY 2.0
My Favorite Cookbook
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
This book makes a fantastic Mother's Day gift!
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule
I received this book as a Mother's Day gift some years ago and was hooked instantly. I generally describe myself as a great cook, not a great baker, but the recipes in this book are super tasty, the cupcakes are moist, delicious, and super healthy. Everyone who tries any of the cupcakes that I have made from these recipes simply loves them, regardless of whether they are vegan or not.
Vegan Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream frosting recipes are the easiest to make vegan. Simply replace the butter with a healthy vegan spread like Earth Balance and replace the milk with any vegan milk. I prefer using either coconut milk or vanilla flavored soy milk in my recipes.. Be careful to avoid margarine that uses hydrogenated oils.
Here is a simple recipe that I often use:
Vegan Buttercream Frosting
2/3 cup Earth Balance, softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Real Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Vanilla Flavored Silk Soymilk
Mix Earth Balance until light and fluffy.
Mix in Vanilla Extract
Slowly add in powdered sugar, while mixing
Gradually add Soymilk as needed to get the right consistency.
Here is a simple recipe that I often use:
Vegan Buttercream Frosting
2/3 cup Earth Balance, softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Real Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Vanilla Flavored Silk Soymilk
Mix Earth Balance until light and fluffy.
Mix in Vanilla Extract
Slowly add in powdered sugar, while mixing
Gradually add Soymilk as needed to get the right consistency.
- Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa to make chocolate frosting
- Add both 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa and 2 teaspoons of instant coffee to make mocha frosting
KitchenAid KHM9PWH 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer, White
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
A simple hand mixer is all you need to make tasty cupcakes with a nice fluffy frosting. I had a raggedy old hand mixer for years until I finally got this one for Christmas one year. I love it and would totally recommend it.
Vegan Links
- Easy Vegan Recipes
- A wonderful selection of vegan recipes, including cupcakes and other yummy desserts from Compassion Over Killing. I love this site! This is a wonderful resource for those considering a vegan lifestyle and those who already enjoy the benefits.
- Post Punk Kitchen
- The website for the Post Punk Kitchen show, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, and other vegan books by Isa and Terry.
- Vegan with a Vengeance and Friends Group
- This flickr group is for photos of recipes from Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Romero's books
- Vegan Cupcakes Group
- This is a fun flickr group loaded with photos of vegan cupcakes and a great place to get tips and ideas from other vegan cupcake bakers.
If you like that, you might also like ...
More great vegan cookbooks
Vegan Cupcake Chatter
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Thanks for stopping by! I'm looking forward to your comments and questions.
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miaponzo
Feb 15, 2012 @ 3:18 am | delete
- These sound interesting :) I just love ALL cupcakes! Blessed!
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jenniferteacher
Oct 23, 2011 @ 9:10 am | delete
- I love Isa's cookbooks! There's lots of great stuff in Vegan with a Vengeance, if you want some real food to eat before the cupcakes!
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mcochs
Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
- Great idea! They look great!
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snazzy
Dec 20, 2010 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- Yum! Vegan or not I love cupcakes:-)
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KarenStewart
Dec 19, 2010 @ 10:15 pm | delete
- Your vegan frosting recipe looks good! Can't wait to try out the chocolate version
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LindaJM
Sep 10, 2010 @ 11:20 pm | delete
- It had to happen! Actually, 38 years ago I made a wonderful vegan wedding cake - three layers. Turned out great! Thanks for the cupcake recipe. I've been a vegetarian a long time and always like trying new things.
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genglo
May 11, 2010 @ 7:31 am | delete
- Thank you for all your nice comments on this lens. I really appreciate it.
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spirituality
May 10, 2010 @ 11:13 am | delete
- That's a good idea :) Vegan cupcakes :)
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LotusPetalYoga
Apr 29, 2010 @ 11:33 am | delete
- Im trying to go mroe vegan myself. problem is I am gluten free too! I have some gluten free recipes on my cupcake page (Ill lensroll this page to mine, its gluten free cupcakes)and one of them is vegan, its excellent. thanks for the great ideas here!
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FelicityLuckey
Apr 27, 2010 @ 7:45 am | delete
- I love finding new vegan recipes and great vegan book recommendations...thank you!
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sandyspider
Apr 26, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
- Yummy the vegan way!
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mcclainl
Apr 24, 2010 @ 11:32 am | delete
- I really like this lens! I've been looking for some vegan baking recipes. I'm not, but I have friends who are and I'd like to make them some birthday cupcakes. Your lens gave me some good ideas. Thanks!
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JoyfulPamela
Apr 24, 2010 @ 6:52 am | delete
- Sounds like something fun to try! :)
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hlkljgk Apr 22, 2010 @ 4:43 pm | delete
- that's so funny - same day. :)
i can't wait to get the book.
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genglo
Apr 22, 2010 @ 6:06 pm | delete
- Well, I have to admit that you inspired me to finish this in time for Earth Day. I was really slacking on finishing this because I didn't have a photo. I prefer to photograph my own food, but my cupcakes are not pretty. :) They taste great, but I'm no cake decorator.
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rms
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- Thanks for recommending this great cookbook and welcome to the Cupcake Club!
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