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!
These beet cupcakes are AMAZING! I made them for my friend's birthday, and everyone was so surprised by the flavor. The avocado frosting just adds the perfect touch. Who knew beets could be this good? Totally proud of my baking skills now!
These beet cupcakes were a hit at my wife's birthday party. So tasty!
These beet cupcakes are like wow! Was kinda skeptical about beets but decided to give it a shot for a friend's bday. Everyone was shook when I revealed the secret ingredient. The avocado frosting is just so creamy and fresh. Def making again soon.
Superb flavors here!
These beet cupcakes were a hit at our family gathering. My kids loved the frosting and didn’t even know they were eating beets. Such a fun and healthy treat to surprise them with.
Fantastic!
I tried these beet cupcakes for my daughter's party, and everyone loved them! The avocado frosting was a big hit too. Yum!
Wow!
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