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Angel Food Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cake flour2/3 cup powdered sugar6 large egg whites (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup granulated sugar3 teaspoons finely grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Method:
Line 18 muffin cups with paper muffin cups. Heat oven to 350° F.Sift the flour and powdered sugar together 3 times; set aside.In a large mixing bowl, beat or whisk egg whites with the salt until frothy.Add the cream of tartar; continue beating to soft peaks. Add granulated sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, fold in about 1/3 of the flour and powdered sugar mixture.Fold in another 1/3, then finish with remainingmixture. Gently fold in the orange zest and vanilla.Using a small ice cream scoop or large tablespoon, fill muffin cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full.Bake for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly browned.Cool for 5 minutes in pan on rack. Remove cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.Frost with Orange Frosting or a fat-free Fluffy Frosting.
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