How to Make Cupcakes without Baking Powder
We all know that irresistible craving for a sweet, fluffy cupcake topped with your favorite frosting. But what if you're out of baking powder, the magic ingredient that gives cupcakes their signature light and airy texture? This recipe will show you how to create delicious cupcakes without baking powder.
The following oneHOWTO article will show you how to bake delicious cupcakes, even without baking powder.
Ingredients:
Steps to follow:
If your butter is too firm, don't worry! Just soften it in the microwave for a few seconds at a time on low power. Keep an eye on it and avoid letting it melt completely. You want it soft enough to blend easily, but not mushy.
Once the butter is softened, add the sugar to your mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer or a good old-fashioned whisk, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the mixture, which will help your final product be light and airy.
With your mixer on low speed, gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures everything is evenly incorporated. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (or whey) with the baking soda. Set this mixture aside for a few minutes. The baking soda will react with the acidic buttermilk (or whey), creating tiny bubbles that will help your baked good rise.
Grab your mixture and add half of the flour and the salt to the bowl. Give it a good whisk or stir until everything is well combined.
We'll be alternating between the wet and dry ingredients to create a smooth batter. Start with the wet: pour in about half of your buttermilk/whey mixture with the baking soda. Gently whisk it in until just incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Now, go back to the dry ingredients. Add the remaining flour and gently whisk it in until there are no more streaks of flour. Finally, incorporate the last of the buttermilk/whey mixture, again mixing until just combined.
Remember to not overmix, we want to develop a light and airy batter, so stop mixing once everything is just incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
When the batter is all blended, pour it into greased muffin cups or a muffin container.
Bake it for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. This will prevent the frosting from melting.
! Once your muffins are cool, unleash your creativity and frost them with your favorite frosting recipe. Here are some delicious options to inspire you:
Feel free to add your favorite sprinkles, chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or candies for an extra special touch. Be sure to read our other article, where we tell you how to make diabetic friendly cupcakes.
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Tips
- Don't confuse baking powder with baking soda. Baking powder is made out of baking soda, but it contains other ingredients as well. Also, baking soda is far stronger than baking powder.
- Don't overdo the dose of baking soda as the cupcake might end up tasting very bitter.
