Desserts

Carrot & Coffee Easter Cupcakes

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Total 40 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

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  • 1 medium carrot
  • 70g self raising flour
  • 50g oat flour
  • 55g non dairy spread
  • 115g golden caster sugar
  • 60ml soy milk (can also use oat milk)
  • 60ml strong brewed espresso
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • Pinch salt

Utensils

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 180c and line a muffin tray with paper case.

  • Step 2

    Mix together your non dairy milk, vinegar and coffee and set aside for 5 minutes to allow to thicken. This will act as your buttermilk replacement.

  • Step 3

    Start by preparing your oat flour. Add 2 cups of oats into your Ninja Kitchen food processor and blitz these on high for a few minutes until you’re left with a fine flour. Store this in an airtight jar or container.

  • Step 4

    In a clean food processor, attach the grating blade and use this to grate your carrot, then set aside.

  • Step 5

    Add your vegan butter and sugar to your food processor and pulse to cream these together. Pour in your milk mixture and blend again.

  • Step 6

    Meanwhile, combine all of your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then fold through the wet mixture and your grated carrot.

  • Step 7

    Divide this batter between approximately 6-7 cupcake cases and pop these into the oven for 20-25 minutes to bake.

  • Step 8

    Once your cupcakes are golden and a toothpick comes out clean when pierced into the cake, you know they’re ready.

  • Step 9

    Allow these to cool in the tin for a couple of minutes, then transfer them onto a wire wrack to cool completely.

  • Step 10

    You can serve these as they are or top with a simple frosting and some mini easter eggs!