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September 5, 2012 By Emily 27 Comments

Angel Food Cupcakes

Filed Under: cupcakes, dessert Tagged With: angel food, whipped cream

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!
Angel Food Cupcakes | It Bakes Me Happy
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Angel Food Cupcakes

Prep 15 mins

Cook 17 mins

Total 32 mins

Author Emily

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. Cathleen says

    September 5, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      September 5, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      I know, my husband thinks I’m crazy too! But I am starting to cross over on the cookie thing!

      Reply
  2. Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says

    September 5, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    These are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      September 5, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you Emma

      Reply
  3. Naptime Review says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Yum! I have never seen these before. I am pinning them now. Thanks!

    Newest GFC follower from the hop. Making my way down the list still. Love for you to stop by and return the follow when you can. Hosting Like Me on Facebook. Love to have you link up…
    http://www.thenaptimereview.com

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    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!

    Reply
  5. bakinginatornado says

    September 6, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Chrissy says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    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!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Noelle says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    yum! im a vanilla girl myself. i cant wait to try these! thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Emily Dicks says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    thanks ladies!

    Reply
  9. The Prudent Pantry says

    September 8, 2012 at 2:42 am

    What a great idea! We love angel food cake but I have never seen it as a cupcake.

    I would love it if you would share this at the Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:

    http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-week-10.html

    Have a great day!

    Reply
  10. Pam says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Oh! Cake is my favorite food! Those look SO GOOD. Stopped by from SITS, and I’ll be back!

    Reply
  11. Mamun says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    I like your blog keep it up great work

    more info

    Reply
  12. Connie Forsyth says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:33 am

    So yummy@ Visiting you from the blog hop.
    Connie from Sadieloohoo

    Reply
  13. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    September 10, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Such yummy frosting! And your photo is beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Ang says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says

    September 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. Jocelyn says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:35 am

    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:-)

    Reply
  17. Julie says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:42 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Joan Hayes says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    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.

    Reply
  19. The Mandatory Mooch says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Beautiful cupcakes!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    Thanks, Nichi

    Reply
  20. Winnie says

    October 2, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Gorgeous cupcakes 🙂 I wish I could grab one and eat

    Reply
  21. Naptime Review says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Stopping by from Grow Your Blog. I just pinned these cupcakes. Great for winter. So cute! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Julie @ Naptime Review
    http://www.thenaptimereview.com

    Reply
  22. Karly Bradbury says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    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. : )

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 29, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      Yes Karly that is right

      Reply

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