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Gluten-Free Orange Almond Cupcakes In Cupcake Holders Arranged In A Circle On A Doily Folded Into Waves And The Kosher Create Sun Logo On The Left Top Corner.

Gluten-Free Orange Almond Cupcakes

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Follow this Gluten-Free Orange Almond Cupcakes Recipe to create yummy almond cupcakes. From their rich flavor to their almond flakes topping, these cupcakes are a real treat! Great for Passover and all year round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Treat
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 11 Cupcakes

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Cupcake Paper Liners
  • Cupcake Forms (2.5 inches - 6.3 centimeters circumference, see note)
  • Large Baking Tray
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Eggs (separated - egg yolks removed from egg whites)
  • ¼ cup Blanched Almond Butter
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Rind
  • 1 ¼ cups Blanched Almond Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Almond Flakes (for sprinkling on the cupcakes)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
    Gluten Free Orange Almond Cupcakes Ingredients In Glass Bowls.
  • Separate the eggs, being careful that the yolk does not go into the whites.
  • In an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites on the highest speed until stiff. Set Aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolks with the blanched almond butter until well blended.
  • Add the honey, vanilla, fresh lemon juice and rind and whisk until well blended.
  • Add the blanched almond flour and baking soda and whisk until well blended.
  • On the lowest speed, blend 4 tablespoons of the whisked egg whites into the mixture.
  • Using a spatula, manually fold the rest of the whisked egg whites with the egg yolk mixture just until evenly blended.  
    Folding The Whisked Egg Whites Inti The Batter With A Spatula.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake forms (lined with cupcake paper).
    Cupcake Batter In Cup Cake Forms Lined With Cupcake Paper Before Baking.
  • Sprinkle almond flakes on each cupcake batter.
    Almond Flaked Sprinkled Onto Cupcake Batter In Cupcake Forms Before Baking.
  • Bake for 24 minutes or until golden.
    Gluten-Free Orange Almond Cupcake Cut In Half On A Glass Plate.

Notes

Note about cupcake forms: This recipe was tested with 2.5 inches - 6.3 centimeters circumference cupcake forms. You can use a different size, however serving quantity and/or baking time may change.
 
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Keyword Almonds, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Mediterranaen, Orange, Parve, Passover