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Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes

Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes That Will Amaze Your Taste Buds

Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and perfectly eggless and dairy-free, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • ¾ cup oat/almond milk Provides moisture
  • ⅔ cup sugar Adds sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Adds fat for moisture
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste Imparts deep flavor
  • 1 ¼ cup pastry flour Key for structure
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom Gives signature warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder Ensures right rise
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda Boosts fluffiness
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup vegan butter Base of the frosting
  • ¼ cup shortening Adds stability
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste Enhances frosting flavor
  • ½ teaspoon rosewater Infuses floral note
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar For sweetness and smooth texture
  • 2 tablespoons dried rose petals Optional decorative topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Sifter
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oat or almond milk, sugar, olive oil, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  3. Sift the pastry flour, salt, cardamom, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with the batter and bake for 20-23 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat together vegan butter and shortening until fluffy. Gradually add vanilla bean paste and rosewater.
  7. Slowly sift in powdered sugar, mixing until desired consistency is achieved.
  8. Once cupcakes have cooled, frost each one and sprinkle with dried rose petals if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to maintain the frosting's shape and texture.

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