Vegan cupcakes have come such a long way from the dry, dense disasters of the past, and these recipes prove that plant-based baking can be every bit as delicious, fluffy, and crave-worthy as traditional cupcakes made with eggs and dairy. Whether you're fully vegan, baking for friends with dietary restrictions, or just curious about trying something new, these cupcakes deliver on flavor and texture without any animal products, and honestly, most people won't even know the difference unless you tell them.
This collection has everything from classic vanilla buttercream and rich double chocolate to more adventurous options like matcha coconut, salted caramel, and peanut butter banana topped with peanut butter brittle that sounds absolutely incredible. You'll find healthier spins on pumpkin and carrot cake, nostalgic red velvet and strawberry flavors, and even heart-shaped chocolate cupcakes so adorable you might not want to eat them (but you definitely will). Whether you're looking for simple everyday treats or showstopping desserts for special occasions, there's a vegan cupcake here that'll make everyone at the table happy, dairy-free or not.
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- Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
- Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Healthy Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes
- Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
- Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes
- Matcha Coconut Cupcakes
- Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
- Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat
- Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Brittle
- Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Top Tips
- Let vegan cupcakes cool completely before frosting or they'll be a mess: Vegan cupcakes tend to be more delicate when warm because they don't have eggs for structure, so give them at least 30 minutes to cool completely on a wire rack before you even think about frosting, or you'll end up with melted frosting sliding right off and crumbly cake that falls apart.
- Choose your non-dairy milk wisely for different flavors: Almond milk works great for vanilla and fruit flavors, coconut milk adds richness to chocolate recipes, and oat milk is super neutral and creamy for pretty much everything, so match your milk to your cupcake for the best possible taste.
- Don't overmix vegan batters or they'll get gummy: Without eggs to provide structure, overmixing develops too much gluten and creates dense, gummy cupcakes instead of light fluffy ones, so mix just until your ingredients are combined and those few tiny lumps are totally fine.
Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Classic vanilla cupcakes get the plant-based treatment with fluffy cake and creamy buttercream that nobody would guess is vegan. These are the perfect go-to recipe when you want simple, crowd-pleasing cupcakes that work for absolutely any occasion.
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Photo credit: The Urben Life
Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin brings natural moisture and subtle sweetness to these healthier vegan cupcakes perfect for fall. The better-for-you approach means you can enjoy cozy pumpkin spice flavor without any guilt.
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Photo credit: Picky Eater Blog
Healthy Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate lovers get their fix with these rich, decadent cupcakes that happen to be both vegan and on the healthier side. Double the chocolate means double the satisfaction without any of the dairy.
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Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan
Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes
All the warm spices and sweet carrots of classic carrot cake come together in portable vegan cupcake form. The vegetables add natural moisture that makes these incredibly tender even without eggs or butter.
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Photo credit: Picky Eater Blog
Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
Fresh strawberry flavor shines in these plant-based cupcakes that taste like springtime and sunshine. Real fruit keeps things naturally sweet and gives you that gorgeous pink color everyone loves.
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Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Sweet, salty, and utterly addictive salted caramel flavor gets the vegan makeover in these showstopping cupcakes. The combo of rich caramel and that perfect hit of salt creates serious dessert goals.
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Photo credit: The Urben Life
Matcha Coconut Cupcakes
Earthy matcha and tropical coconut team up for this unique, Instagram-worthy flavor combination. The green tea adds subtle sophistication while coconut brings creamy richness all without any animal products.
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Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Sometimes you just need a solid, reliable chocolate cupcake recipe that's completely plant-based and totally delicious. These deliver rich chocolate flavor and perfect texture every single time.
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Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat
Adorable heart shapes make these vegan chocolate cupcakes absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day or showing someone you care. The cute factor is off the charts but the chocolate flavor is seriously legit too.
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Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear
Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Brittle
Elvis would approve of this incredible peanut butter and banana combo topped with crunchy peanut butter brittle. The flavors work so perfectly together and that brittle topping adds amazing texture contrast.
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Photo credit: Simply Macros
Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
Classic red velvet goes plant-based with that signature subtle chocolate flavor and stunning red color. These prove you don't need buttermilk or eggs to nail the iconic red velvet taste and texture everyone loves.
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Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan
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