Angel Food Cupcakes
These cupcakes are lighter than air with a simple, creamy whipped frosting and fresh fruit.
Growing up, my grandma always had angel food cake for any birthday and it’s always been one of my favorites. I’ve never made it at home, but thought I’d give it a try. We always had angel food with whipped cream and fresh berries, so I was excited to try this recipe because it’s topped with a whipped, light frosting and fresh fruit. I absolutely loved these cupcakes and can’t wait to make them again. The recipe was so easy to follow and it was just pure nostalgia to eat one!
What You Need:
For the Cupcakes:
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
4 Tbsp. cake flour
4 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 cup egg whites, room temperature (5 to 6 large egg whites)
1 Tbsp. warm water
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Fresh fruit, optional
Directions:
For the Cupcakes: Combine half of the sugar (6 Tbsp.), flours, and salt. Sift together five times and set aside.
In a stand mixer, whip together egg whites, warm water, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract on low speed until it gets foamy.
Increase speed to medium and continue whipping while adding remaining 6 Tbsp. sugar by the tablespoon. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each addition so that it incorporates.
Increase speed to medium-high and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
With a rubber spatula, gently fold in flour mixture a few tablespoons at a time until all flour has been added.
Spoon into a cupcake pan lined with paper liners until they are 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in a preheated 325 degrees for 18 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Frosting: Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed. Stop as soon as it becomes smooth, about when medium peaks form.
Pipe or spread onto the cupcakes and top with fresh fruit, if desired.
Recipe from Life, Love, & Sugar
