Get ready to dazzle your guests with these stunning Vegan Beet Cupcakes with Avocado Crema Frosting. This recipe turns the traditional sweet treat on its head with a savory twist that’s both eye-catching and delicious. Think moist, tender cupcakes made from vibrant beet and protein-packed chickpeas with a hint of garlic and cumin and topped with a light and creamy avocado frosting that adds a refreshing flavor. Not only do these vegan beet cupcakes taste delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients to keep you feeling great. It’s a unique, healthy, and utterly satisfying way to enjoy beets that will surprise even the most skeptical at the table.
For this recipe, you’ll need a cooked beet. For the best flavor, I highly recommend roasting beets yourself. You can cook and cool the beet in advance (even a day or two ahead). But feel free to use pre-cooked store-bought beets if that’s easier for you.
To make the Vegan Beet Cupcakes with Avocado Crema Frosting, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat the oven to 400 °F.
Wrap the washed and trimmed beet in aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until fork-tender.
Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut the beet into cubes.
Transfer the beets to a high-speed blender along with the chickpeas, 1 cup ground oats, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Gradually add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and blend until smooth. If needed, add the reserved aquafaba, a teaspoon at a time, to loosen the mixture.
Lower the oven temperature to 375 °F.
Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake liners in a 6-cup muffin pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a small food processor, add 1 ripe avocado, ¼ cup silken tofu, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 clove garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, and salt to taste. Process until smooth and creamy, then transfer to a piping bag.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Pipe the avocado crema frosting onto the cupcakes and garnish with extra cilantro.
Serve and enjoy!
These Beet Cupcakes with Avocado Crema Frosting offer a unique blend of earthy sweetness and creamy texture that’s sure to please your guests and make for a fun baking experience. Try them out soon, and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!
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