Chocolate Angel Food Cupcakes Recipe ๐ซ๐ง
Overview:
Indulge guilt-free in these Chocolate Angel Food Cupcakes! Despite their heavenly taste, they are surprisingly low in calories, boasting less than 50 calories per serving. Adopted from a RecipeZaar account, these cupcakes are not only kid-friendly but also quick and easy to make, perfect for a dessert fix in less than an hour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories per serving: 37.6
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 strawberries (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 2 | In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and water over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil, about 1 minute. |
| 3 | Remove the cocoa mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. |
| 4 | In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted. |
| 5 | Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until stiff peaks form when the beaters are lifted. |
| 6 | Quickly add the cocoa mixture to the egg white mixture and beat for an additional 20 seconds until just blended. |
| 7 | In a separate small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. |
| 8 | Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture, adding one fourth at a time until fully incorporated. |
| 9 | Lightly spray 12 regular muffin cups with vegetable cooking spray. |
| 10 | Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. |
| 11 | Bake the cupcakes for 10-15 minutes, or until they begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. |
| 12 | Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. |
| 13 | Run a knife around the edges of the cupcakes to loosen them, then carefully remove them from the muffin cups and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 14 | Once cooled, invert the cupcakes onto a serving plate. |
| 15 | Garnish each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, if desired. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 37.6 per serving
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 91.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 1.5g
Tips:
- Ensure that the egg whites reach stiff peaks for a light and fluffy texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before garnishing to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- Feel free to customize these cupcakes with your favorite toppings such as chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Enjoy your delectable Chocolate Angel Food Cupcakes! ๐ซ๐ง
