Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup tonic water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently stir in tonic water to achieve the glowing effect.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg