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Coffee Chiffon Cupcakes

These coffee chiffon cupcakes are incredibly light, fluffy, and pillowy soft. Each bite is infused with a rich coffee flavor that perfectly complements the delicate, airy crumb of the cake. Made with rice flour, these cupcakes are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Sweets
Cuisine Asian inspired
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 large eggs whites and yolks separated
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar divided into two
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ¼ cup oat milk or any non dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coffee granules decaf or caffeinated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup rice flour I use Thai rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Topping (optional)

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 340°F/ 171°C. Line a muffin pan with baking cups.
  • Place the egg yolks and half of the sugar in a large bowl. Whisk well until pale and creamy.
  • Add in the avocado oil, oat milk, coffee granules and mix well.
  • Add in the salt, rice flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
  • In a different large bowl, place the egg whites and lightly whip up with a hand mixer or stand mixer for about 30 seconds. Add in the rest of the sugar in 3 portions, and whip up the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the whipped egg whites into the flour mix in three portions. Mix gently but thoroughly every time you add egg whites.
  • Pour the batter into the baking cups . Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Cool the cupcakes for at least 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.4mg

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