5 from 3 votes
Vegan Candy Cane Cupcakes
Light and fluffy chocolate sponge cakes topped with dairy-free peppermint buttercream.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Servings:
12
cupcakes
Calories:
407 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 280 ml soy milk (1 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 1 Teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 200 g self-raising flour (1 + ½ cups)
- ½ Teaspoon baking soda
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 200 g caster sugar 1 cup, aka superfine sugar
- 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ Teaspoon peppermint extract (more if you want a stronger flavour)
For the peppermint frosting:
- 450 g powdered sugar (3 + ½ cups)
- 120 g vegan butter (½ cup)
- 1 Tablespoon plant-based milk of choice
- ½ - 1 Teaspoon peppermint extract (depending on how strong you want it)
- ½ Teaspoon red food colouring optional, vegan, pink or red
To top:
- A few candy canes crushed
Instructions
For the peppermint frosting:
Notes
- Will last for around 4 days at room temperature in an airtight container.