Carob and Coconut Cupcakes

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavours of these vegan carob and coconut cupcakes, featuring a moist and fluffy crumb and a velvety chocolate-free frosting. These show-stopping treats are perfect for a beach-themed summer party, a special occasion, or simply as a guilt-free indulgence. Ethivegan. Photo: © Edward Daniel. All rights reserved.

Earthy sweet chocolate-like carob with decadent tropical notes of coconut in a moist fluffy crumb; Carob and Coconut Cupcakes.

Salivate over something buttery and tender. Get ready to swoon over this rich, velvety goodness. And, indulge.

This dish will eradicate your belief that vegan food can’t be made to taste this scrumptious and moreish.

When to Make:

Make this:

  • When you’re hosting a beach-themed summer party at home and want to impress your guests with a decadent dessert
  • When you’re looking for a chocolate alternative that’s caffeine-free but packed with flavour
  • When you need a show-stopping dessert for your toddler’s birthday party
What Inspired Me:

My love for Carob and Coconut Cupcakes was born at a vegan festival in Loughborough Junction, London, where I was selling my creations at a stall. My friend Jessica had organized the event, and I was thrilled to share my passion for plant-based baking with the community.

Recipe Highlights:

  • Vegan and gluten-free: A guilt-free treat that’s perfect for all diets
  • Decadent and rich: A chocolatey flavour that’s hard to resist
  • Moist and fluffy: A perfect crumb that’s simply irresistible
  • Tropical twist: The coconut adds a delightful hint of tropical flavour

What equipment to use:

For this recipe, I suggest:

High-speed blender

Oven

What to do next:

Tag me on @ethiveganquantum on Instagram to show me what you’ve made and let me know you’re happy for me to share.

My recipes are featured in vegan speciality publications: Nourished, Vegan Life, Plant Based and Vegan, Food and Living.

Order my first self-published book, “Essence: The Beginner’s Guide to Veganism” part of the three-part Circle of Food series. My second book “Presence: The Ascending Vegan” – which explores how to maintain a vegan practice is out in 2027 – I have compiled all the chapters including recipes.

Going strong since 2013.

Love.

Edward x

Carob and Coconut Cupcakes

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Serves: 24 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 400ml oat milk
  • 21g fresh yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 300g self raising flour
  • 150g coconut flour
  • 60g carob powder
  • 200ml extra virgin olive oil
  • For the icing
  • 50g dairy free butter
  • 50g vegetable fat shortening
  • 330g icing sugar
  • 65g carob powder
  • 65g desiccated coconut
  • 70ml oat milk
  • few drops of coconut extract
  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • Desiccated coconut for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Gently heat the oat milk over a low heat until it is lukewarm. Place into a bowl with one tablespoon of the measured castor sugar, salt and the fresh yeast. Leave aside for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  3. Line muffin tray with muffin cases.
  4. In a mixer, place the remaining sugar, oil and flour. Beat until well combined.
  5. Add the oak milk mixture, and continuing whizzing until well integrated and fluffy.
  6. Spoon one tablespoon and a half of batter into each muffin case and gentle smooth over with the back of a teaspoon.
  7. Bake the cupcakes in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool for about 30 minutes.
  9. To make the icing, use a mixer to whip together the butter, vegetable fat, vanilla essence. Gradually, add the icing sugar and cocoa and beat well. Scrape the side and bottom of the bowl regularly. When all the sugar has been mixed in add the coconut and beat at high speed until light, fluffy and has a velvety consistency. Decorate the cupcakes and garnish with some coconut.

 

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