Best 5 Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Vegan Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of Red Velvet Cupcakes, a classic dessert elevated to new heights with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting, all made with plant-based ingredients. These vegan cupcakes boast a tender, moist crumb, vibrant red color, and a delightful hint of cocoa. Experience a symphony of flavors as the tangy cream cheese frosting complements the subtly sweet cupcakes, creating a harmonious balance in every bite. With two variations – one using beets for natural coloring and the other employing cocoa powder for a deeper chocolatey flavor – these Red Velvet Cupcakes cater to every taste preference. Dive into the detailed recipes and discover the secrets to achieving that perfect texture and irresistible frosting, ensuring your cupcakes become the star of any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR RED VELVET CAKE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 17m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

13 1/2 ounces powdered sugar
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, just until blended, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and salt and beat until combined. With the speed on low, add the powdered sugar in 4 batches, beating until smooth between each addition. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes before using.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (VEGAN)



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These have to be one of the BEST cupcakes I've ever made!! The chocolate extract REALLY makes it, so it's worth finding. As well as the little hint of almond. For the frosting, I've actually used a little less powdered sugar and it was plenty sweet (1 1/2-3/4 cup)

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon chocolate extract
1/4 cup margarine, non-hydrogenated, softened (Earth Balance)
1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, softened (Tofutti, Better Than Cream Cheese)
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pans with liners.
  • Whisk together the soy milk and vinegar and set aside to curdle.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and mix.
  • Add the oil, food coloring, chocolate extract, Vanilla extract and almond extract to the curdled soy milk. Whisk well to combine.
  • Make well in center of dry ingredients and gently fold wet ingredients into dry, mixing until large lumps disappear.
  • Do not over mix, oryour cupcakes will turn out gummy - small lumps are okay.
  • Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full as these cupcakes will rise fairly high.
  • Place in hot oven and bake 18-20 minutes until done, or until toothpick inserted in cetner comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes in the pan for five mintues, and then transfer to a cooling rack or surface to cool completely.
  • For frosting:.
  • Using a hand mixer, cream together margarine and cream cheese until just combined, then whip in the powdered sugar in 1/2 cup batches.
  • Scrape down the sides and mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix in the vanilla.
  • Keep tightly covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

VEGAN RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE BY TASTY



Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, organic granulated sugar, refined coconut oil, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, red food coloring, unsweetened applesauce, vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup organic granulated sugar
¼ cup refined coconut oil, solid
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons red food coloring, plus more for decorating
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup vegan butter
1 cup vegan cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the almond milk and lemon juice, stir with a fork, and set aside for 5-8 minutes until it appears curdled.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and coconut oil with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add the the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, red food coloring, applesauce, and almond milk mixture, and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way.
  • Bake for 20- 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream the vegan butter with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the vegan cream cheese. Sift in half the powdered sugar and beat to combine. Sift in the rest of the powdered sugar and beat again.
  • Fold in the vanilla and lemon zest with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cupcake and smooth out with a butter knife. Use a wooden skewer and more red food coloring to decorate to your liking.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 36 grams

VEGAN RED VELVET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Adapted from a Christian Vegetarian Association Newsletter Authentic Taste -- and I've had it in the South! I think it could be made with less margarine in the batter with a little more applesauce for a lower fat content.

Provided by DustyandSarah

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups turbinado or other raw sugar
8 tablespoons margarine
1 cup soymilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 ounces vegan red food coloring (or beet juice)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
8 ounces vegan cream cheese
8 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2-1 cup vanilla soymilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a cup pour the milk and add the lemon juice. Let sit while preparing the next dew ingredients. This makes buttermilk. Cream together the margarine, vegan sugar and then add the applesauce and flour.
  • In a small bowl mix together cocoa and food coloring to form a slight paste. Add it to the creamed mixture. Mix the salt and flour together and add it to the batter alternating with the buttermilk in three batches, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla extract. Mix in baking soda and vinegar. Pour batter into 2 greased cake pans (I used round) and bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Frosting:.
  • Mix softened cream cheese and margarine together. Add vegan sugar vanilla and soymilk. Mixture will be very soft (almost a glue-like texture). After cake cools slightly put one layer on a plate and pour some frosting over so that it runs down the sides. Let cool a little more and add the next layer and repeat process.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 655.6, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 42.1, Protein 5.3

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the vibrant red color, use high-quality red food coloring. Gel or paste food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring and will give you a more intense color.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing during baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cupcakes.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

Conclusion:

These vegan red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a rich red color and a tangy cream cheese frosting. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cupcakes at home. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy these delicious treats!

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