Gluten Free Vegan Cranberry Orange Cupcakes |
Author: Sarah Bakes Gluten Free Treats
- 1¾ cups Sarah's gluten free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup sunflower seed or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen*
- orange buttercream
- ½ cup Earth Balance vegan butter, cold
- 3 tablespoons organic non-hydrogenated shortening
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1-2 tablespoons So Delicious coconut milk coffee creamer
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper cupcake liners. Sift together flour blend, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, orange juice and white vinegar. Allow to sit for a 1 minute to curdle. Add the sugar, oil, orange zest, orange extract and vanilla extract. Slowly stir in flour mixture. Beat for 1 minute. The batter will begin to thicken. Gently fold in chopped cranberries.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake pans. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Place cupcakes on cooling rack to cool completely.
- In large bowl of standing mixer, beat together vegan butter and shortening for 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, orange juice, 1 tablespoon coffee creamer, orange zest, orange extract and vanilla. Beat for an additional 2 minutes, starting on low and increasing the speed to medium-high. Add 1-2 additional tablespoons of coffee creamer if needed. Beat buttercream until light and fluffy.
- Place in piping bag with large round tip. Frost cooled cupcakes. Top with fresh cranberry for garnish (optional). Best enjoyed within 1-2 days.
Recipe by Ask Anna at https://askannamoseley.com/2013/11/gluten-free-vegan-cranberry-orange-cupcakes/
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