How do I make vegan summer sunflower cupcakes?

Discover a delightful twist on traditional cupcakes with our Vegan Summer Sunflower cupcakes. These plant-based treats are perfect for everyone to enjoy!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Vegan Summer Sunflower Cupcakes. Items include: All-purpose flour Baking powder Baking soda Salt Plant-based milk Sunflower oil Sugar Maple syrup Vanilla extract Lemon juice Powdered sugar Vegan butter Yellow food coloring

All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Plant-based milk 1/2 cup
Sunflower oil 1/2 cup
Sugar 1/2 cup
Maple syrup 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Vegan butter 2 tablespoons
Yellow food coloring a dash

Take note
Be sure to read the entire guide before starting to make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment. Also, have fun and don't forget to wear your sunny attitude throughout the baking process!

1

Gather your ingredients

To make these lovely Vegan Summer Sunflower Cupcakes, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup plant-based milk of your choice, 1/2 cup sunflower oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Don't forget about the frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons vegan butter, 1 tablespoon plant-based milk, and a dash of yellow food coloring.

2

Preheat and prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the plant-based milk, sunflower oil, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

3

Mix and fill

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can result in dense cupcakes. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Smooth out the tops with a spoon for a nice even look.

4

Bake to perfection

Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5

Frost and decorate

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, vegan butter, plant-based milk, and a dash of yellow food coloring until smooth and creamy. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the yellow frosting. To create the sunflower design, you can use chocolate chips for the center and pipe chocolate frosting around them in a circular pattern to mimic the petals. Get creative and have fun!