Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Incredible Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes & Peanut Butter Frosting


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cupcake pan or use paper cupcake pan liners.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and water. Mix together until smooth.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 - 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.


Peanut Butter Frosting

2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup vegan margarine
1 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons water or soy milk

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until creamy.  May add a bit more confectioners sugar for a stiffer frosting. 

Spread on cooled cupcakes and enjoy! :)