Here’s a Soufflé Cupcake recipe — light, airy, and fluffy like a soufflé, but baked in cupcake form so it’s easier and more reliable This version is vanilla, with tips to help it rise properly and not collapse.
🧁 Soufflé Cupcakes (Makes 6–8)
What they’re like
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Soft, cloud-like texture
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Not overly sweet
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Best served warm or shortly after baking
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, divided
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¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup (30 g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
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Pinch of salt
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Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Equipment
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Muffin pan
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Paper liners or well-buttered cups
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Electric hand mixer or whisk
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Rubber spatula
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Prepare the Pan & Oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a muffin pan with paper liners or butter the cups well.
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Place the muffin pan on a baking sheet (helps even baking).
2. Make the Egg Yolk Batter
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In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale.
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Whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Sift flour into the mixture.
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Stir gently until smooth and lump-free.
3. Whip the Egg Whites (Very Important)
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In a clean bowl, add egg whites and salt.
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Beat on medium speed until foamy.
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Gradually add the remaining sugar.
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Beat until soft to medium peaks form.
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Peaks should stand but still bend slightly.
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4. Fold Gently
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Add ⅓ of the egg whites into the yolk batter.
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Gently mix to loosen the batter.
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Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions.
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Use a spatula.
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Do not stir or overmix.
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5. Fill & Bake
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Spoon batter into cupcake cups, filling almost to the top.
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Smooth the tops lightly.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, until:
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Puffe d and lightly golden
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Tops spring back when gently touched
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⚠️ Do not open the oven during baking — soufflés can deflate.
6. Serve Immediately
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Remove from oven.
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Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
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Serve warm or within 30 minutes.
⭐ Pro Tips for Success
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Use room-temperature eggs
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Fold slowly and gently
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Soft peaks = better rise
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These will naturally deflate slightly — that’s normal
Variations
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Chocolate: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to flour
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Lemon: add lemon zest + replace vanilla with lemon juice
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Cheese soufflé cupcakes: skip sugar, add grated parmesan