The BEST soft, fluffy, and flavorful dairy-free vanilla cupcakes made from a transformed doctored cake mix! The cupcake liners peel off smoothly, making them the perfectly delicious cupcake for any occasion!
115.25-ounce box Duncan Hines Super Moist White Cake Mixalways check allergen information to ensure compliance
1cupall-purpose flour
1cupgranulated sugar
¼teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsvanilla extractor vanilla bean paste, which is delicious in these!
1teaspoonalmond extract
1 ½cupsvanilla almond milk
¾cupdairy-free sour cream
½cupdairy-free buttermelted, I used Country Crock Avocado Oil plant based sticks
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
4large egg whites
1egg yolk
Buttercream Frosting
½cupdairy-free butteri.e. 1 stick softened
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¼teaspoonalmond extract
⅛teaspoonsalt
1 ½cupspowdered sugar
1-2teaspoonsvanilla almond milk as need to thin frosting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together 1 15.25-ounce box Duncan Hines Super Moist White Cake Mix,1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Once incorporated, add in the 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 ½ cups vanilla almond milk, ¾ cup dairy-free sour cream, melted ½ cup dairy-free butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 large egg whites, and 1 egg yolk and mix until combined.
Place paper cupcake liners into regular-sized cupcake pan and scoop 4 tablespoons of cupcake batter into each paper liner.
Bake for 22-24 minutes until very lightly golden brown and/or until toothpick or fork come out clean.
To make frosting:
I recommend using a stand mixer for this if you have one, as it will make the frosting come together easier. However, if you are using a hand mixer and are having trouble getting it to be light & fluffy, I recommend adding 1-2 teaspoons of milk after the powdered sugar to help thin it out.
In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup dairy-free butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Cream together on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until blended together.
On medium/low speed begin adding in 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; [/adjustable]half-cup at a time until all is incorporated.
Turn mixer to high speed, and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. If needed, you can add 1-2 teaspoons vanilla almond milk to help thin it out.
Add food coloring, if desired (divide into different bowls for multiple colors).
Spread on top of cooled cupcakes or place frosting in a large piping bag with a large star tip or large round tip to achieve a more intricate design
Top with sprinkles and enjoy! Because this buttercream develops a crust quickly, be sure to add the sprinkles immediately after frosting.