Zucchini-Orange Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting - Jazzy Vegetarian - Vegan and Del

Ingredients

• 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons vegan buttery spread
• 1/2 cup vegan confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup dark or light vegan brown sugar
• 1 cup grated zucchini, drained (see note)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries (optional)
• 1 ¼ cups freshly squeezed or refrigerated, store-bought orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest, for garnish