Northwest Herald posted this cupcake recipe by Leigh Lambert, who recommends it for those new to vegan baking.
Glazed Chocolate-Avocado Cupcakes
Makes 9 cupcakes.
The unfrosted, cooled cupcakes can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Adapted from the Vegetarian Times (September 2008).
For the cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
Flesh of 1 ripe avocado
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup plain soy milk (may substitute regular milk for non-vegan cupcakes)
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the glaze:
3-1/2 ounces soft silken tofu (one-fourth of a 14-ounce container), drained and patted dry
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces of 60-percent (bittersweet) chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9 of the wells in a 12-well muffin tin with paper or silicone baking cups. Fill the remaining 3 wells halfway with tap water.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl.
Combine the avocado, maple syrup, soy milk, oil and vanilla extract in a blender. Puree for 1 minute, until smooth.
Add to the flour mixture and stir just until combined; be careful not to overmix, or the glutens will activate and the baked cupcakes will be rubbery.
Use an ice cream scoop to plop equal amounts of batter in the baking cups; they should be about two-thirds full. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
For the glaze: Combine the tofu, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until well incorporated.
Transfer the glaze to a bowl; dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the glaze. If desired, pull straight up, to form peaks or swirls.
Calories per cupcake: 406; Protein: 7 grams; Carbs: 60 grams; Fat: 18 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Sodium: 377 milligrams; Fiber: 5 grams; Sugar: 34 grams
Glazed Chocolate-Avocado Cupcakes
Makes 9 cupcakes.
The unfrosted, cooled cupcakes can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Adapted from the Vegetarian Times (September 2008).
For the cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
Flesh of 1 ripe avocado
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup plain soy milk (may substitute regular milk for non-vegan cupcakes)
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the glaze:
3-1/2 ounces soft silken tofu (one-fourth of a 14-ounce container), drained and patted dry
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces of 60-percent (bittersweet) chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9 of the wells in a 12-well muffin tin with paper or silicone baking cups. Fill the remaining 3 wells halfway with tap water.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl.
Combine the avocado, maple syrup, soy milk, oil and vanilla extract in a blender. Puree for 1 minute, until smooth.
Add to the flour mixture and stir just until combined; be careful not to overmix, or the glutens will activate and the baked cupcakes will be rubbery.
Use an ice cream scoop to plop equal amounts of batter in the baking cups; they should be about two-thirds full. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
For the glaze: Combine the tofu, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until well incorporated.
Transfer the glaze to a bowl; dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the glaze. If desired, pull straight up, to form peaks or swirls.
Calories per cupcake: 406; Protein: 7 grams; Carbs: 60 grams; Fat: 18 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Sodium: 377 milligrams; Fiber: 5 grams; Sugar: 34 grams
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