Gluten-Free Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes PT80M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1023/6a/a/563115/300x200x90.jpg Red velvet cupcakes. I can honestly say that it has been so long since I have even attempted this recipe and I have no idea why. It’s crazy! Who doesn’t love a red velvet cupcake? I had made them gluten-free before, but never without eggs and dairy. You know I’m always up for the challenge. I lucked out with this one and the first attempt was a success! Come on now. Just look at that deep red, moist, slightly chocolatey cupcake? To give the buttercream (which is just plain dairy-free goodness) that “cream cheese” flavor, I added 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. A little zing. Make these red velvet cupcakes for your sweetheart, for your tiny munchkins or for your best friend. Anyone and everyone will swoon over this most requested and soon-to-be most popular gluten-free and vegan cupcake recipe! 14 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2-4 tbsp. unsweetened almond or coconut milk 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/4 cup organic non-hydrogenated shortening 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened 1/2 tsp. red gel food coloring* 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup sunflower seed oil (or mild flavor oil) 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cane sugar 1 tbsp. white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. good quality cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend