Indulge in the delightful world of vegan desserts with these Best Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes. These colorful and delicious treats are perfect for parties, celebrations, or any day you want to add a touch of fun to your life. With a moist and fluffy vanilla base speckled with vibrant sprinkles, topped with a luscious vegan buttercream frosting, these cupcakes will surely bring smiles to everyone's faces. They are not only completely plant-based but also simple to make, allowing you to enjoy guilt-free indulgence in no time.
Ingredients
- For the cupcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (such as almond or soy)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Additional rainbow sprinkles for decoration
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the plant milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles into the cupcake batter.
- Divide the batter equally among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by creaming the softened vegan butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, plant milk, and vanilla extract to the butter, beating well after each addition, until you achieve a fluffy and creamy consistency.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the vegan buttercream frosting.
- Decorate the frosted cupcakes with additional rainbow sprinkles to add an extra pop of color and texture.
- Serve and enjoy these vibrant and scrumptious Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes!
Interesting Facts
Sprinkles were invented by the ancient Romans, who used sugared almonds as decorations.
The word 'funfetti' is a combination of 'fun' and 'confetti'.
Vegan cupcakes are a great option for those with dairy allergies or for those who follow a plant-based lifestyle.
These cupcakes can be customized with different colored sprinkles to match any theme or occasion.