Description
Sweet and delicious, our caramel apple vegan cupcakes are perfect for autumn picnics, tailgate and football parties, and anytime that your family is looking for a fall apple treat.
Ingredients
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- For the frosting:
- 1 cup chopped raw cashews, soaked in cold water overnight or in boiling water for 20 minutes
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, at room temperature
- 1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk
- 3-4 tbsp confectioner's sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cupcake batter:
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 3/4 cup self-rising flour (see note)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (we use Wholesome Sweeteners)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew, almond or coconut milk, lukewarm
- 1 medium granny smith apple, cored, peeled and diced small
- 22 vegan caramels
- 2 tbsp non dairy milk
- Apple slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare the frosting, drain the cashews and place them in the food processor with the coconut oil and one tablespoon of milk. Process until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides occasionally (add the remaining tablespoon of milk if necessary). Add the sugar and vanilla, and process again until well incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use
- To prepare the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 400F. Place 12 muffin liners on a muffin tin pan and coat them with cooking spray
- In a small bowl, combine ground flax seeds and water. Set aside
- In a small bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut and grapeseed oil, brown sugar and maple syrup, until smooth. Pour the flax mixture and lukewarm milk and continue whisking until well incorporated
- Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in diced apples
- Fill the liners 2/3 of the way (we like using an ice cream scoop) and place a caramel in the center of each cupcake. Press them down lightly and bake at 400F for 20-23 minutes. Let them cool completely
- While the cupcakes cool, melt the remaining 10 caramels in a small saucepan with one tablespoon of milk, whisking constantly (add the remaining tablespoon of milk if it's too thick)
- To assemble the cupcakes, spread or pipe the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes, place an apple slice on each one and drizzle with caramel
Notes
You can make your own self-rising flour by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 23.2
- Sodium: 194.3
- Fat: 16.6
- Saturated Fat: 6.9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45.4
- Fiber: 1.4
- Protein: 4.5
- Cholesterol: 0