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Mandarin Orange Cupcakes

This recipe is a refreshing change from expensive store-bought cupcakes. You can prepare these for your holiday party or as a recess snack for your kid.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 12 cup cakes
Author: Uma Raghupathi

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Almond Powder/ meal
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup homemade orange juice
  • ¼ cup non dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup organic sugar
  • 5 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest or shredded mandarin peel
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or orange extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • In large bowl, whisk and combine all the dry ingredients except sugar and place it aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk sugar and oil.
  • Add orange juice and vanilla extract and continue to whisk.
  • In small bowl mix, non dairy milk with apple cider vinegar. As it starts to curdle, add this to the wet ingredients and whisk lightly.
  • Now add the dry ingredients and mix gently.
  • Pour the batter into cupcake molds.
  • Bake for 15- 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Get creative with the decorative frosting!

Notes

If your dough seems little dry add 2 more tablespoon of orange juice.
I used homemade orange juice. You can use store bought too.