Maple Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible flavor of these vegan maple cupcakes! Adapted from the bestselling cookbook "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World," this recipe delivers unbelievably delicious maple flavor in every bite. While the original recipe calls for sugared walnuts, toasted walnuts work perfectly, saving you valuable time. These moist and tender cupcakes are amazing with our creamy maple frosting (recipe not included). Made with all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour for a healthier twist. Get ready for a maple-licious treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 186.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Cupcakes

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How to Make Maple Cupcakes

  1. Whisk together 1 cup soymilk and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes to curdle.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a third bowl, whisk together ¾ cup maple syrup, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients (step 3) to the dry ingredients (step 2), creating a well in the center. Gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in ½ cup toasted walnuts.
  6. Fill 12 cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g