Cream Filled Chiffon Cupcakes

Light and airy, these Cream Filled Chiffon Cupcakes are a dream of a dessert. These cupcakes are made with simple ingredients are so soft and have a spongy texture.

The first word that comes to mind whenever I take a bite of these cupcakes is Elegant. You think I am crazy right? I have no idea why that is, but it is the word that pops into my head. I suppose that it is the smooth and soft texture of these cupcakes filled with not overly sweet cream. Or just how pretty it looks. When you make these cupcakes and take the first bite….then you will know what elegant tastes like too. Its crazy I know but believe me it’s true.?

Okay let’s forget my crazy thought and talk about these cupcakes. I can honestly tell you that these are the lightest most softest and fluffiest cupcakes I have ever baked. They are so different from a regular sponge cake. Sponge cakes usually depend on baking powder and baking soda for leavening. Chiffon cakes are more dependant on stiffly beaten egg whites for leavening. Here are a few guidelines to follow to create that perfection

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT CHIFFON CUPCAKES

1. Beating the egg whites to a stiff peak is one of the important factors that create that soft fluffy perfection when baked. How do you know when the egg whites are perfectly beaten? When you lift the whisk, the tip of egg whites go straight up and then fold over.  It’s stiff enough to stand up, yet the tip is soft that it folds over. Avoid overbeating at this stage. Overbeating the egg whites will cause it to have a curdled appearance and is not usable.
2. When you fold the beaten egg whites into the beaten yolks, be really gentle. Use a  spatula to fold in the egg whites. It is important to use light movements so that you do not deflate the beaten egg whites. If it is deflated, then the cupcakes will be dry and dense.
3. Light folding of the beaten egg whites with the yolk is important, but it must also be thoroughly mixed together. Large air pockets form in the cupcakes if these two are now well combined.
4. Butter or margarine cannot be substituted with the oil here. The oil also plays an important factor in creating the soft airy texture.

FILLING THE CUPCAKES

What I really love about these cupcakes is that it is not overly sweet. The delicate whipped cream works perfectly in taste with the soft airy cupcakes. After the cupcakes are baked, they are left to cool down.

Whipped cream is filled into a piping bag and the tip inserted into the cupcake. The cream is pressed gently into the cake and filled to the top. I love the simplicity of this frosting. Easy and delicious. Then dusted with powdered sugar and it is ready to be savoured.

Give these a try next time you want to try out a new cupcake recipe. They make a great dessert and I bet that they will taste really elegant too?

ENJOY ♥

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Cream Filled Chiffon Cupcakes

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Light and airy, these Cream Filled Chiffon Cupcakes are a dream of a dessert. These cupcakes are made with simple ingredients are so soft and have a spongy texture.

Course: Dessert / Cake

Servings: 8 cupcakes

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES

• 3 large eggs at room temperature whites must be separated from yolks
• 4 Tablespoons white sugar / 50 grams granulated sugar divide this in half SEE NOTE 1
• 2 ⅓ Tablespoons / 35 ml canola or sunflower oil
• ¼ cup / 60 ml milk
• ½ Cup / 70 grams sifted all purpose or cake flour

FOR THE FILLING

• 1 cup / 250 ml whipping / heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar optional

Instructions

FOR THE CUPCAKES

1. Using a mixer, whisk 3 egg yolks and 2 Tablespoons / 25grams of the sugar for about 5 minutes until really pale and light in colour
2. Add oil and milk and continue whisking until well blended.
3. Turn the mixer down to a low speed and add the flour. Whisk until combined but do not overbeat.
4. Rinse out the whisk and in a clean and dry separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the other 2 Tablespoons / 25 grams sugar and beat until you reach stiff peaks. SEE NOTE 2
5. Fold the egg whites into your egg yolks until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Overmixing will cause the beaten egg whites to deflate. SEE NOTE 3
6. Transfer your batter into the baking cups until they are 3/4 full

7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 325°F / 160°C or until the tops start to turn light brown and crack. Set on a wire rack to cool completely. It is normal for the cupcakes to deflate slightly as they cool down.

FOR THE FILLING

1. Whip the cream and sugar if using. Whip until it reaches stiff peaks.

FILLING THE CUPCAKES

1. Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream
2. Insert the tip of the nozzle into the cupcake. Gently press out the cream and fill to the surface of the cupcake.
3. Sift a little powdered sugar over the filled cupcakes as well if you prefer.

Recipe Notes

1. The sugar is divided in two portions. That is 2 Tablespoons / 25 g each. The first half is beaten with the egg yolks and the second half is mixed with the egg whites.

2. How do you know when the egg whites are perfectly beaten? when you lift the whisk, the tip of egg whites go straight up and then fold over. It’s stiff enough to stand up, yet the tip is soft that it folds over. Avoid overbeating at this stage. Overbeating the egg whites will cause it to have a curdled appearance and is not usable.

3. When you fold the beaten egg whites into the beaten yolks, be really gentle. Use a spatula to fold in the egg whites. It is important to use light movements so that you do not deflate the beaten egg whites. If it is deflated, then the cupcakes will be dry and dense.