VEGAN VANILLA CUPCAKES
VEGAN VANILLA CUPCAKES
VEGAN VANILLA CUPCAKES

Ingredients
  • 275g/9¾oz self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 225g/8oz caster sugar
  • 200ml/7fl oz sunflower oil
  • 200ml/7fl oz slightly sweetened soya milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400g/14oz icing sugar
  • 150g/5½oz dairy-free margarine
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases.
  • Mix the flour
  • baking powder and sugar together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the sunflower oil
  • soya milk and vanilla. Use a large metal whisk to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake cakes and bake for 18–20 minutes
  • or until well risen and firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for at least 1 hour before icing.
  • To make the frosting
  • sift the icing sugar into a large bowl and add the dairy-free spread and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
  • Either spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes or spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe on top. Leave to set for 30–60 minutes in the fridge before serving.