Enjoy these vegan lemon matcha cupcakes for a decadent yet healthy treat today. They are gluten-free, moist, fluffy, and so crowd-pleasing!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Servings 8cupcakes
Calories 241
Author Alena Schowalter
Ingredients
Cupcakes
1cupoat flour90 g
½cupalmond flour48 g
1tspbaking powder
½tspbaking soda
½cupsoy yogurt120 ml
1tbsplemon juice
1tsplemon zest
2tbspagave syrup
Pinchof ginger powderoptional
1tsppure vanilla extract
¼tspsalt
Frosting
1cupcashews130 g
½cupcoconut creamrefrigerated (120 g)
1tbspagave syrup
½tsppure vanilla extract
1tbsplemon juice
2tbspcornstarch
Pinchof salt
1-2tspmatcha powder
Instructions
Make the batter
Preheat the oven to 345° F (175° C). Place the cashews into a heatproof bowl and cover with hot boiling water. Set aside for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda and baking powder, ginger powder, and lemon zest.
Add the wet ingredients (yogurt, agave, lemon juice, and vanilla extract) and mix with a fork to combine and create a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of non-dairy milk to thin it out. Add a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Divide the batter into cupcake molds leaving room on top for rising, then bake for 20 minutes until set (insert a toothpick into a cupcake center; if it comes clean, they are ready).
Make the frosting
Drain the cashews and place in the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Process to get a creamy mixture, then transfer into a bowl, cover with cling foil, and freeze for 15 minutes.
Remove from the freezer and use a hand mixer to smooth the frosting, then cover the bowl with cling foil and let rest in the freezer until ready to use.
Assemble
Take the cupcakes out of the oven and set aside to cool completely into the molds, then remove them from the molds and arrange on a large plate.
Transfer the frosting to the icing bag and top the cupcakes. Serve right away.
Notes
Store the frosting and cupcakes separately in airtight containers. The cupcakes can be stored on the counter for 4-5 days, and can last in the fridge for up to 1 week.
The frosting can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can last in the freezer for 2-3 months. Let thaw before use.
See our serving suggestions for additional flavor recommendations!