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a single vegan lemon cupcake with creamy lemon frosting and fresh lemon zest

Vegan Lemon Cupcakes

Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, these vegan lemon cupcakes are an easy, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Servings 12
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (soy milk)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract (or 3 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Frosting

  • 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 4 cups powder sugar
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk sugar, plant milk, oil, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  • Add dry to wet and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fill liners ¾ full and bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Make Frosting. For lemon Frosting beat slowly with hand or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Skiwly increase mixer speed for increased smoothness.
  • Cool completely before adding frosting.

Notes

Use with Lemon Frosting with recipe or substitite with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting