The BEST Plant-Based Black Forest Cupcakes 🧁 oil-free vegan recipe!

Black Forest Cupcakes

Step 1: Prepare Oat Flour [00:00]

• Start by grinding 1 cup of organic rolled oats into a flour consistency.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients [01:05]

• In a bowl, combine the oat flour with:
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 tablespoons flax meal
• Whisk together to remove any clumps.

Step 3: Blend Wet Ingredients [01:41]

• In a blender, combine:
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1.5 cups dates (pitted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Blend until smooth and the dates are pulverized.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients [03:06]

• Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined to form the cupcake batter.

Step 5: Fill Cupcake Tin [03:42]

• Fill a silicone cupcake tin about two-thirds full with the batter to allow for rising.

Step 6: Bake [05:03]

• Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Step 7: Prepare Frosting [05:59]

• In a blender, combine:
  • 1 cup cashews (soaked if possible)
  • 1/4 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Blend until creamy, adding more water if necessary.

Step 8: Make Cherry Glaze [07:30]

• In a saucepan, stir together:
  • 1.5 teaspoons arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 cup water
• Add 1.5 cups frozen cherries and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Cook on medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 9: Assemble Cupcakes [10:15]

• Once cooled, cut each cupcake in half. Spread a light layer of frosting on the bottom half, add cherries, and drizzle with cherry glaze. Replace the top half and frost the top.
• Optionally, place a cherry on top and drizzle more glaze around it.

Step 10: Serve and Enjoy [12:21]

• Enjoy your delicious Black Forest cupcakes!