By mamagourmand.com
Fluffy Chocolate Almond Flour Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)
10 steps
Prep:15minCook:20min
Avoid common almond flour baking issues with this easy and well-tested recipe! These almond flour cupcakes use a simple trick to achieve light, fluffy results with perfectly rich chocolate flavor. What's the secret for achieving the best texture? Whipping the egg whites separately aerates the crumb to offset grain-free flour's heavier consistency. Top this naturally gluten-free dessert with a mound of almond frosting and you'll be in cupcake heaven!
Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:26:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories400.9 kcal (20%)
Total Fat23.1 g (33%)
Carbs46 g (18%)
Sugars42.5 g (47%)
Protein5.9 g (12%)
Sodium155.5 mg (8%)
Fiber2 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
3eggs
large, separated and room temperature
1 cupgranulated sugar
divided
¼ cupunsalted butter
melted and cooled, or melted coconut oil
¾ teaspoonvanilla extract
¾ teaspoonalmond extract
184gblanched almond flour
⅓ cupunsweetened cocoa powder
dutch-processed, preferred
1 ½ teaspoonbaking powder
¼ teaspoonsalt
½ cupunsalted butter
room temperature
300gpowdered sugar
¼ cupheavy cream
preferred, but may substitute milk or canned coconut milk
½ teaspoonalmond extract
⅛ teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. (NOTE: You will not bake at 400℉ the entire time, so be sure to note the baking directions.) Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
Step 2
In a bowl use whisk attachment to beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add ½ cup sugar and continue beaten until stiff, glossy peaks form. Set aside.
Step 3
In a separate large mixing bowl beat the egg yolks with the remaining ½ cup sugar until thick, pale, and doubled in volume, about 2 minutes. Beat in the cooled butter, vanilla, and almond extract.
Step 4
Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Beat until well mixed. The batter will be very thick, similar to cookie dough.
Step 5
Add the beaten egg whites to the almond flour mixture. Use paddle attachment or handheld mixer to combine the two mixtures well with no streaks remaining. Be sure to scrape down the bowl at least once, especially all the way down to the bottom, to incorporate the thicker chocolate mixture.
Step 6
Divide evenly between the 12 cupcake tins. The batter will reach about 2/3 the way up tins. I used a large cookie scoop to do this quickly and evenly. Be sure to not overfill.
Step 7
Bake for 5 minutes at 400℉. Leave the cupcakes in the oven and turn down the temperature to 325℉. Bake for 15-17 minutes longer, or until a toothpick inserted in the comes out clean. TIP: I recommend leaving the cupcakes in the oven without opening the door to rotate or check for doneness as little as possible. They will fall. The cupcake tops will still look "wet" until they are done baking.
Step 8
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring out to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Almond Buttercream Frosting
Step 9
In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, on low speed mix together the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, extract and salt until well combined.
Step 10
Once it has been combined, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. If you prefer a slightly stiffer frosting, add up to ½ cup additional powdered sugar and beat again until combined. Spread on cooled cupcakes.
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