Description
Vanilla Coffee Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting are moist, tender cupcakes infused with rich coffee and sweet vanilla flavors, topped with a luscious plant-based creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes offer a harmonious balance of comforting and invigorating tastes with a smooth, fluffy texture and optional smoky turkey bacon garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground coffee
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 3/4 cup sugar
Creamy Frosting
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Optional Garnish
- Smoked turkey bacon crumbles or shaved smoked turkey slices
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners for easy removal and clean presentation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and freshly ground coffee to ensure even flavor and leavening distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, melted plant-based butter, natural vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly to avoid overmixing, resulting in a smooth, thick batter.
- Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Creamy Frosting: Whip together plant-based butter, powdered sugar (natural), plant-based milk, natural vanilla extract, and natural gelling agent until fluffy and smooth, forming a silky frosting.
- Frost and Garnish: Using a piping bag or spatula, spread the creamy frosting generously over each cooled cupcake. Optionally, sprinkle with smoked turkey bacon crumbles or shaved smoked turkey slices for a subtle smoky contrast.
Notes
- Use freshly ground coffee to maximize aroma and flavor intensity.
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain tender, fluffy cupcakes.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of frosting.
- Adjust sweetness of the frosting by tasting and adding more powdered sugar (natural) as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vanilla coffee cupcakes, plant-based cupcakes, creamy frosting, coffee dessert, vegan cupcakes, dairy-free frosting
