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Royal Chocolate and Citrus Cupcakes

Easy to prepare and personalize, these cupcakes are an excellent choice for parties, birthdays, or simply for treating yourself. That said, you can also omit the cocoa, which will not change the flavor but will result in a lighter brown color.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake mold & paper boxes (Or silicone molds)
  • 1 piping bag

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes:

  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder (optionnal)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 11 g baking powder
  • 240 ml almond milk
  • 70 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the frosting:

  • 200 g vegan margarine at room temperature
  • 200 g powdered sugar adjust if the frosting is too thin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric or yellow/orange food coloring

Instructions
 

Prepare the cupcakes:

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place paper liners in a muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, mix the almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the paper liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Prepare the frosting:

  • In a large bowl, beat the vegan margarine with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the lemon or orange juice, vanilla extract, and turmeric or food coloring. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more lemon or orange juice. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Frost the cupcakes:

  • Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag to apply the yellow lemon/orange frosting to each cupcake.
  • Decorate as desired.
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