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Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes

Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes for a Sweet Floral Delight

Delightful vegan cardamom rose cupcakes that add a touch of elegance to any occasion, perfect for Mother's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Rose Water use sparingly
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce or mashed bananas/pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar for caramel-like taste
  • 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk almond or oat milk work well
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter or solid coconut oil
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar check vegan certification
  • 2 tbsp Plant-Based Milk use the same as in batter
  • 1/2 tsp Extra Ground Cardamom optional for dusting
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Edible Rose Petals ensure organic and food-safe
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios or almonds/hazelnuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • cupcake pan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cupcake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ground cardamom.
  3. In another bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, oil, non-dairy milk, and rose water until smooth.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  8. Cream together vegan butter and powdered sugar, then add plant-based milk to reach desired frosting consistency.
  9. Once cooled, frost cupcakes with the prepared frosting and dust with cardamom if desired.
  10. Garnish with edible rose petals and chopped pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cardamom and good-quality rose water. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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