Vanilla Chiffon Cupcakes
Vanilla Chiffon Cupcakes are irresistibly light, fluffy, and bursting with delicate vanilla flavor. Featuring a melt-in-your-mouth chiffon texture, these cupcakes combine airy whipped egg whites with subtle vanilla sweetness for a moist and tender treat perfect for any celebration or everyday indulgence.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 5 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by measuring all ingredients carefully. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl for whipping and the yolks in another bowl to be mixed with the wet ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Sifting ensures the cupcakes will have an even crumb without lumps.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth, creating a rich, flavorful base for the batter.
- Whip Egg Whites: Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; this is key to achieving the cupcakes’ light and fluffy texture.
- Fold Ingredients Together: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet yolk mixture, then gently fold in the whipped egg whites in batches to preserve the airiness.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to maximize volume when whipping egg whites.
- Gently fold ingredients to avoid deflating the batter and preserve light texture.
- Ensure accurate oven temperature for even rising and to prevent cracking or sinking.
- Test doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and drying out the cupcakes.
- Cool cupcakes upside down to maintain height and prevent collapse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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