Dessert Recipe Chocolate Chiffon Cupcakes

Dessert Recipe Chocolate Chiffon Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cake flour


• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus


• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa


• 1 teaspoon baking powder


• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 4 large eggs, separated


• 3/4 cup vegetable oil


• 3/4 cup sugar, plus


• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Sift cake flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and set aside.


2. Whisk together egg yolks, oil, and 1/3 cup water until blended. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar. Add to flour mixture and stir until well blended.


3. Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, beating just until soft peaks form. Add egg-white mixture to batter and fold in until evenly blended.


4. Fill paper-lined or buttered muffin cups (1/3-cup capacity) about three-fourths full with batter (about 1/4 cup in each).


5. Bake in a 325° oven until tops spring back when lightly touched in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on racks 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.


6. Frost with your favorite frosting.