peppermint mocha cupcakes.

this weekend i made these.

and they were pretty amazing.

so, i'm sharing.

vegan peppermint mocha cupcakes:

1 c coconut milk

1 t apple cider vinegar

3/4 c granulated sugar

1/3 c oil

1 c flour

1/3 c cocoa powder

3/4 t baking soda

1/2 t baking powder

1/4 t salt

2 t espresso

1 t peppermint extract

12 pieces dove peppermint bark, chopped (not vegan)

add apple cider vinegar to coconut milk & set aside, 

allowing it to curdle.

add to mixing bowl along with sugar and oil.

mix until foamy.

sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, & salt.

add to wet ingredients and mix until no large lumps remain.

add espresso and peppermint extract.

stir in chopped peppermint bark.

fill cupcake liners 3/4 full.

bake at 350 for 18 minutes.

allow to cool in pan before transferring.

peppermint buttercream:

1/2 c shortening

1/2 c earth balance

3 1/2 c powdered sugar

1/4 c almond milk

1 tsp peppermint extract

add shortening and earth balance to mixing bowl, 

mixing until creamy.

add powdered sugar, mixing for about 3 minutes.

add almond milk and peppermint extract,

 beating on high and mix for 5-7 minutes.

pipe onto cupcakes!

add chocolate shell/sauce on top if you desire.

chop more peppermint bark pieces and sprinkle on top of cupcakes.

enjoy!