Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
Vegan Orange Cupcakes
125g all-purpose flour
75g sugar
½ teaspoo baking powder
1 pinch Himalayan salt
125g fresh orange juice
40 ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon brandy
1 ...
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