VEGAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH GINGER & ORANGE

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Vegan

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the cupcakes:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups water or cold freshly brewed coffee
1 cup neutral oil, such as canola
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
4 tablespoons zested orange peel
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
For the frosting:
1 cup vegan margarine, softened and at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two standard cupcake tins with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the water, oil, vanilla, orange juice, ginger, and orange peel. Stir to combine. Add the vinegar and stir quickly. The batter will be slightly foamy and lighter in color as you mix in the vinegar. The batter will turn darker again; this is the sign that all the vinegar has been incorporated. Fill the prepared cupcake tins 2/3 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until the top of a cupcake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes and place on wire rack until completely cool. Frost only after the cupcakes are cool. To make the frosting, whip the margarine with a hand or stand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually whip in the soy milk, then the vanilla, orange juice, and salt and mix on high speed until lightened and creamy. Frost the cupcakes. Refrigerate any unused frosting for up to a week.

Paul Clatus
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shaun Abdullah
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I love the ginger and orange flavors.


Sierra Campbell
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I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. They're a great alternative to traditional chocolate cupcakes.


Nnaemeks Paul
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These cupcakes are amazing! I made them for my vegan friend and she loved them.


Mary Furman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Yar Muhammad Jamali
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for me, but they're still good.


Annaliese Reynolds
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I actually really liked these cupcakes. The orange flavor is strong enough to balance out the ginger.


Parul Parul
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These cupcakes are easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I've made them for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.


Ubaid Ahmadzai
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I love these cupcakes! The ginger and orange flavors are so unique and delicious.


Olalekan Adeshola
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These cupcakes were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The ginger and orange flavors were a perfect combination, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.