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Angel Food Cupcakes

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Soft, fluffy angel food baked into cupcakes and topped with a fresh whipped cream frosting.
At some point in my childhood I lost the taste for cake, I can’t recall when or why? All I know is that the last time my mom made a cake for me I was about 8 or 9 and every year after that, it HAD TO BE ice cream cake. There was a local place, called The Ice Cream Station that made the most delicious ice cream cakes. At our wedding I didn’t even eat cake, I told my hubby feed me icing or you’ll pay! Of course he is a sweetheart and so he did. The crazy thing about all this no-cake eating for the last few decades of my life is that for some reason I have always like Angel Food Cake? Maybe it’s the strawberries we used to eat along with it? maybe it’s the light texture? I just don’t know, but I do do know I like it! The other day I was thinking it was about time I add to my cake/cupcake section of the blog and so I decided to make some Angel Food. My husband is a vanilla guy, through and through so I knew I would have lots of help eating them too. These cupcakes are moist, delicious and not too sweet and I love the addition of whipped cream frosting. Here’s a treat that is definitely fit for your big (or little angels) – enjoy and happy baking!
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Angel Food Cupcakes

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Yield 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

For the Angel Food:

  • 1/2 c + 2 Tbs flour
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp salt

For the Frosting:

  • 1 c heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 Tbs granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

To make the cupcakes:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350º and prepare 2 cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl combine the flour and sugars, set aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer whip the egg whites for one minute, until frothy.
  3. Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt, whip for 5-6 minutes until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle 1/4 c of the flour mixture over the egg mixture and fold in gently, repeat until all the flour is incorporated.
  4. Spoon the batter into the paper liners and bake for 15-17 minutes, until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
  5. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pans.

To make the frosting: Freeze the bowl and whipping attachment of your stand mixer for 10-15 minutes.

  1. Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla and sugar to the bowl and whip for 3-4 minutes, until light and airy.
  2. Frost the cupcakes, refrigerate leftover frosting immediately; serve and enjoy.

Courses cupcake, dessert

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Comments

  1. Not like cake?? What!! Haha, maybe that’s not too crazy, I am a sugar fiend and don’t understand when others aren’t. At least you can enjoy these cute treats 😉

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  4. I want a dozen Emily! I’m thinking that my order list with you must be getting long.. haha

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  5. Love this idea. Seen a lot of cakes made as cupcakes before but not Angel Food. Cupcakes are so much better than cake in my house as my family have started taking half the cake and calling it a slice. Thanks for the recipe. Here from the hop and glad I found you!

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  6. These looks so good! Thanks for sharing! Just found you through Frugal Girls and excited to be following. I’m anxious to see more recipes!! 🙂

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  14. Hello! Stopping by from Mix it up Monday. This looks so light and fluffy and delicious! I’m co-hosting Marvelous Mondays and would love for you to add this link. Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Monday! 🙂

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  15. Hi Emily, these ars absolutely beautiful and sound so delicious. I’ve yet to try angel food cake but I think I’ll be making these soon, they look and sound awesome. Don’t think I could trade in my cakes though but I love ice cream and cakes equally.

    I found you through the Monday link party and love your blog already. I’m now following you. Always great to meet new baker buddies too. Love your blog name too.

    -Lisa.
    Sweet 2 Eat Baking

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  16. I have never met anyone that didn’t like cake before:-) I love angel food cake too…totally different texture from real cake…maybe a texture thing? But these are amazing looking! I love the fluffy white frosting on top too:-)

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  17. I wish I could lose the taste for cake. LOL. I actually used to lack a sweet tooth but I’ve recently developed one. Your cupcakes looks great. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!

    Julie

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  18. I love Angel Food cake but never seem to getting around to making due to the egg whites. This is a great recipe, using only 6 egg whites! Can’t wait to give it a try, will be perfect for a thank you treat I need to make for a few teachers! Pinned.

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  22. I’m SO making these! One question…i assume you mix the flour and both the powdered and granulated sugars? (Directions only say the powdered.) Thanks!

    Also another good frosting for angel food: cool whip + dry instant pudding + a splash of milk. Still light to compliment the cake, but with a hint of flavor. : )

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