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Fluffy Vegan Gluten Free Cupcakes (Vanilla or Chocolate)

Soft, tender vegan gluten-free cupcakes with a moist crumb and optional chocolate variation.
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • GF all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar for lift
  • Non-dairy milk
  • Oil avocado or canola
  • Cocoa powder optional for chocolate version

Instructions
 

  • Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl.
  • Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Mix just until combined without overmixing.
  • Divide batter into muffin tins.
  • Bake at 350°F for 21–25 minutes.
  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.

Notes

For frosting, use softened vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons applesauce to the batter.
Keyword chocolate, cupcakes, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, vanilla, vegan