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8 Gr8 Vegan Holiday Cupcake Recipes

 8 Gr8 Vegan Holiday Cupcake Recipes
8 Gr8 Vegan Holiday Cupcake Recipes

One of our favorite joys of the holiday season is holiday baking. Cookies of all kinds, gorgeous fluffy cakes and cute cupcakes are bountiful this time of year. To give you a helping hand, we decided to round up eight delicious and adorable vegan cupcake recipes that you can bake for your next holiday party, baked goods exchange, or simply just because!

Read on for all the details, and as always, stay #hungryforgr8ness.

1. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Rich, decadent chocolate cupcakes with a cool blast of candy cane flav. These gorgeous cupcakes by Minimalist Baker are a delightfully simple vegan recipe that you can make in 1 bowl!

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2. Vegan Cranberry Orange Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream

Vegan Cranberry Orange Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream

With a hint of orange zest, ginger and a hearty handful of tart cranberries, these brown sugar buttercream-topped cupcakes by Crumbs And Caramel are a luxurious holiday treat. 

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3. Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread loaves and gingerbread cookies can step aside, and make way for these warmly spiced and undeniably adorable gingerbread cupcakes by The Banana Diaries!

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4. Vegan Santa Hat Cupcakes

Vegan Santa Hat Cupcakes

Santa and Mrs. Claus are ready and waiting to devour these clever and creative cupcakes by Gina Michele. We’re obsessed with these mini strawberry Santa hats!

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5. Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

These vibrant red cupcakes by Jessica In The Kitchen are a gr8 way to keep your kitchen festive for the holidays!

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6. Eggnog Cupcakes

Eggnog Cupcakes

Two of our fave holiday treats in one treat: eggnog and cupcakes! These scrumptious, light and fluffy nog cupcakes by Caked By Katie might just be your extra reason to bake this season.

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7. Vegan Vanilla Almond Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Vegan Vanilla Almond Christmas Tree Cupcakes

We’re head over heels for these sweet vanilla almond cupcakes topped with a dreamy green frosting topping by The Baking Fairy.

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8. Vegan Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Vegan Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

We love taking our favorite cookie recipes and testing out creative cupcake versions – and these cinnamon spiced snickerdoodle cupcakes by The Pretty Bee are a MUST during the holiday season.


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