Horchata Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   beat together the sugar and the butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. 2
   sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
3. 3
   mix the horchata and vanilla together.
4. 4
   add the flour mixture and horchata mixture to the butter/sugar in 3 parts alternating between flour and horchata and beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   in a clean mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   fold egg whites into cake batter until incorporated.
7. 7
   scoop batter into the prepared cupcake pans.
8. 8
   bake in the 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.