These one-bowl, 30-minute, and easy Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect treats to welcome the spring season! Moist and fluffy cupcakes that are loaded with fresh strawberries and laced with vanilla - a delicious flavor combo that never disappoints! They are perfect for everyday snacking, picnics, and bake sales and would be a wonderful addition to your kid’s lunchboxes too!
Light and bright - these dairy-free strawberry cupcakes are the epitome of the spring spirit! If you are as ready to move on from the gloomy winter days to the blooming beauty of springtime as I am, I suggest kicking it off with these yummy, and pretty-as-can-be strawberry baked goodies. This recipe is so simple to make yet turns out irresistibly delicious - it's one of the best ways to enjoy these juicy, sweet-tart berries.
Why this Recipe Works
- Quick and easy vegan cupcake recipe! The batter is mixed in one bowl and is ready for the oven in minutes! All you have to do is wait for the oven to do the work and you can enjoy freshly-baked, bakery-quality cupcakes in just 30 minutes.
- Made with real strawberries! Nothing beats natural flavor! And these vegan cupcakes are made with Berry People’s organic and top-quality strawberries which makes them all the more delicious! We love how the juicy strawberry bits give the dairy-free cupcakes a burst of sweet and tart flavor in every bite - something you will never get from artificial flavoring.
- Customizable vegan cupcake recipe. You can use other berries of your choice for variation. You can also try using Berry People’s blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries which are available all year round!
- Make them fancy! Top them with homemade buttercream frosting, more fresh strawberries, sprinkles, or vegan white chocolate chips. These simple add-ons will turn them into party-ready goodies that you can make for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, baby showers, and other special occasions.
- Gluten-free possible. Simply use your preferred gluten-free flour brand to make allergen-friendly cupcakes.
What You’ll Need
Once you have the fresh strawberries, the rest of the ingredients are most likely in your pantry already. Here's a list of what you need to make them and possible substitutions too.
- Berry People’s fresh strawberries - I like dicing them in small pieces to give the plant-based cupcakes a nice texture. You can also puree half of it if you prefer.
- Flour - You can use all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour to make crumbly but moist vegan cupcakes.
- Granulated sugar - Or brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- Baking soda - This will give the vegan cupcakes a lift and make them softer and fluffier!
- Salt
- Vanilla extract - For a pleasant floral taste and smell. Yum!
- Vinegar - Is needed to activate the baking powder. You can use white or apple cider vinegar for this recipe.
- Oil - To make the vegan cupcakes super moist for days even after storing them in the fridge. You can use any neutral-tasting oil like canola or vegetable oil.
- Water
How to Make Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
This may be one of the easiest cupcake recipes you can ever make! You’ll ace it on your first try for sure! Here’s what you need to do:
Preparations:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line two cupcake tins with silicone or paper baking cups.
- De-core the Berry People’s strawberries and dice them into small pieces.
Steps:
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- 1) Make the batter. In the bowl of an electric mixer (or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer), mix together all the ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
- 2) Add the diced strawberries. Add in the strawberries and gently fold them into the batter until combined.
- 3) Bake! Pour the batter into each baking cup until it’s three-quarters full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. That’s it! Easy peasy!
Expert Tips for You!
- If your strawberries are too juicy, remove some of the liquid before adding them to the batter to keep the cupcakes from becoming dense and soggy.
- Do not overmix the batter. This is important when making baked goods. Overmixed batter will result in a dry and tough cupcake. Mix only until everything is just combined.
- Do not fill the cupcake molds to the top. Just pour the batter ¾ of the way through to give it space to rise without spilling over.
- If you'd like to add a bright pink color to the strawberry cupcakes, you can add drops of beetroot powder or any plant-based red food dye.
Storing Notes
You can keep the vegan strawberry cupcakes at room temperature for up to three days or store them in the fridge for up to five days. These are also freezer-friendly so you can make a big batch to enjoy later. All you have to do is thaw them in the fridge overnight and gently reheat them.
More Sweet Treat Recipes:
- Easy Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
- Easy Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
- Fluffy Vegan Coconut Cake
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
Equipment
- cupcake tin
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup of water
- ½ cup of Berry People’s diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two cupcake tins with silicone or paper baking cups.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer (or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer), mix together all the ingredients until smooth.
- Add in the strawberries and gently mixed until combined.
- Pour the batter into each baking cup until it’s three-quarters full.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Test a cupcake by sticking a toothpick in the middle. If the toothpick comes out dry, the cupcakes are done
Notes
- If your strawberries are too juicy, remove some of the liquid before adding them to the batter to keep the cupcakes from becoming dense and soggy.
- Do not overmix the batter. This is important when making baked goods. Overmixed batter will result in a dry and tough cupcake. Mix only until everything is just combined.
- Do not fill the cupcake molds to the top. Just pour the batter ¾ of the way through to give it space to rise without spilling over.
Andrea says
So easy and so fresh! Love these cupcakes!
Jere Cassidy says
This recipe was a success and the cupcakes were light and fluffy. I loved how easy they were to make and bake.
Andrea says
So glad you enjoyed them! I love how light and fluffy they are too!
Lindsay says
These turned out absolutely perfectly! Can't wait to make them again.
Andrea says
Right?! Such an easy and delicious go to cupcake recipe!
Jenn says
YUM! My Daughter just asked me to make these again for her bday!
Andrea says
That's so awesome! They're such a great dessert!
Alexandra says
I made these for my best friend, who is a vegan. She loved them and asked for the recipe! I thought they were fantastic too - delicious strawberry and vanilla flavour.
Andrea says
that's so kind! So glad you guys enjoyed them and the recipe! It's a yummy one!
Emily says
These cupcakes are so delicious and perfect for spring! We love the flavors and I'll be baking these again soon!
Andrea says
Definitely a yummy spring cupcake recipe!
Jess says
So beautiful and easy to make!
Andrea says
Gotta love the easy recipes!
tianna says
These turned out absolutely perfectly! Can't wait to make them again and your steps and tips were so helpful
Andrea says
So simple and delicious! So glad you guys enjoyed them!
Oscar says
I have some guests coming to visit me next week and they are vegan. Can't wait to make these strawberry cupcakes for them. They look scrumptious. Thanks for the recipe.
Andrea says
Hope you guys all enjoy them! They were a hit for my family!
Katie says
Perfect vegan strawberry cupcakes! Love the flavor and they're so moist and fluffy!
Andrea says
Yesss - the texture is so spot on!
Emily says
Perfectly moist and delicious! Everyone loved them, thank you for the recipe!
Andrea says
Gotta love a yummy moist cupcake! So glad everyone enjoyed them! 🙂
April says
These strawberry cupcakes are perfect for Spring! Saving this recipe for when we go berry picking!
Andrea says
Yess! Fresh picked berries sound wonderful!
Carolyn | The Organic Gypsy says
Oooooh! Yes please! I would love some right about now. Great recipe and it seems do-able. Def going to try this. Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
Andrea says
Let us know how they turn out 🙂
Rekki Bhaila says
Glad to see you used real strawberries and not flavouring! Gotta try this soon
Andrea says
Nothing like real strawberries!
Rachel says
These strawberry cupcakes are perfect! Definitely my new go-to recipe 🙂
Andrea says
Same! Such an easy and simple plus delicious recipe!
jimmy clare says
can you send me a whole box full please?
Erin says
These vegan strawberry cupcakes were so fun and easy to make. Made it for a party and everyone loved them!
Andrea says
Glad to hear that they were a hit!
Tavo says
The muffins came out great! They were so good, and I topped them with extra slices of fresh strawberries.
Andrea says
Ooo love that!
Katie says
Such a fantastic vegan strawberry cupcake recipe. Will make again for sure.
Andrea says
They're definitely a great cupcake recipe to have on hand!
Gina H. says
Strawberry Scrumptiousness! I adore this moist and lovely cupcakes. Can't believe how easy they were to make, too. Delish!
Andrea says
It's always nice when the recipe is super simple!
Juliette says
These were light, fluffy and deliciously sweet, perfect for my kids lunch box. Thank you. 😊
Andrea says
Gotta love a nice and fluffy cupcake!
Erin says
Made these vegan strawberry cupcakes for a get together and they were a hit! Thanks for the recipe.
Andrea says
That's so awesome to hear! They're a great one!
Jacqui says
These are so tasty and fun!
Andrea says
Right?! So bright and yummy!
Holly says
Perfect for our spring celebration brunch - thank you!
Andrea says
Yesss - definitely a great dessert for your spring table!
Katie says
I love these vegan strawberry cupcakes! So tasty and easy to make!
Andrea says
Same! So sweet and delicious!
Beara says
Hi! Do you have a recipe for the icing as well?
Andrea says
Hi! Yes - here you go: https://plantbasedonabudget.com/vegan-vanilla-buttercream-frosting/
Clare says
Hi i am planning to make these.
What did you use to make the frosting?
Andrea says
Hi! Here's a great frosting recipe you can use 🙂 https://plantbasedonabudget.com/vegan-vanilla-buttercream-frosting/
Janaye says
These cupcakes are delicious
Andrea says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Janaye says
Looks amazing
Andrea says
Right?! So pretty and tasty too!