Rice Flour Muffin Cake

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1. 1
   Prepare lemon garnish: slice the lemon thinly. Wash the lemon peel thoroughly first to remove any pesticides.
   ≈1:32
2. 2
   Make candied lemon: combine 50g sugar, 20ml water, and 40ml lemon juice in a small pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, cook for about 1 minute, then remove from heat and cool.
   ≈1:58
3. 3
   Layer the cooled syrup and lemon slices in a container, ensuring the lemon slices are fully submerged in the syrup. Add honey if needed. Best prepared a day ahead, or at least 2 hours in advance.
   ≈2:21
4. 4
   Beat room-temperature eggs in a bowl and add all the sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
   ≈3:12
5. 5
   Add the vegetable oil and mix well until fully incorporated.
   ≈3:39
6. 6
   Add rice flour and mix gently. It may appear lumpy at first, but continue stirring and it will blend in. Since rice flour has no gluten, vigorous mixing won't cause overdevelopment. Continue until no dry flour particles remain.
   ≈3:48
7. 7
   Sift the almond flour and add it to the batter. Fold gently until smooth and completely incorporated, with no lumps.
   ≈4:13
8. 8
   Add milk or soy milk to adjust the batter consistency to a slightly watery texture. Use less liquid if you prefer a firmer crumb.
   ≈4:55
9. 9
   Finally, add the baking powder and stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
   ≈5:16
10. 10
    Pour the batter into a 6-cup muffin pan lined with paper cups. Use a spoon as a guide to prevent dripping. Fill to about 80% full for the best result. If there are air bubbles on the surface, poke them with a toothpick.
    ≈5:38
11. 11
    Preheat the oven and bake at 170°C (338°F) for about 25 minutes. Adjust time and temperature based on your oven. Smaller ovens may need to reduce temperature by 20°C.
    ≈6:15
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    Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
    ≈6:46
13. 13
    Plating (optional): Drizzle blueberry jam mixed with balsamic vinegar on a plate, place the muffin on top. Brush some syrup from the candied lemon onto the cake, then garnish with candied lemon slices, mint leaves, and dried strawberries.
    ≈7:10