Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
Cupcakes
225g all-purpose flour
175g granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
113g unsalted butter, at room temperature
240ml almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting
113g unsalted butter, at room temperature
225g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter, alternating with the almond milk.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
For the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until the desired consistency is reached.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the buttercream onto each cupcake using a piping bag.
Special tip: For an extra touch of sweetness, you can sprinkle some rainbow sprinkles on top of the frosting.