Dairy-Free Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Dairy-Free Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting—a perfect treat for chocolate lovers seeking a dairy-free delight! These moist and fluffy cupcakes are crafted with a blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut milk, and a hint of vanilla, creating a deep, chocolatey flavor profile that melts in your mouth. Topped with a cloud-like dairy-free buttercream frosting made from almond milk and dairy-free margarine, each bite is pure bliss. Surprisingly easy to make, these cupcakes come together in under 40 minutes, making them an ideal dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime chocolate cravings strike. With their rich flavor and allergen-friendly ingredients, these cupcakes are sure to impress vegans, dairy-sensitive guests, and chocolate aficionados alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Coconut milk (canned and shaken)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Boiling water
• 0.5 cup Dairy-free margarine (softened)
• 3 cups Dairy-free powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating just until incorporated.

Step 5

Stir in the boiling water, mixing gently until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, and that's okay.

Step 6

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting, beat the dairy-free margarine in a large bowl until creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed between each addition.

Step 11

Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 12

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your dairy-free decadent chocolate cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1775.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6217.6

Total Fat 291.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3246.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 942.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.2g	0%
Total Sugars 687.2g
Protein 72.0g	0%

Vitamin D 91.8IU	0%
Calcium 467.1mg	0%
Iron 47.4mg	0%
Potassium 3847.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 56.4%