Description
Delightful angel food cupcakes shine as light, airy desserts perfect for summer gatherings. Whipped egg whites and minimal ingredients create heavenly treats you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fresh fruit (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Transform granulated sugar into a fine powder by pulsing in a food processor for approximately 1 minute, then separate 12 cup for later use.
- Combine cake flour, salt, and remaining sugar through a fine-mesh sieve, creating a delicate dry mixture.
- Whip egg whites on medium speed until frothy, then introduce cream of tartar and elevate to high speed.
- Gradually incorporate the reserved sugar while continuing to beat, creating a glossy meringue with pronounced stiff peaks.
- Gently fold vanilla and optional almond extract into the egg white mixture, maintaining the airy texture.
- Softly integrate the sifted flour mixture into the egg whites, using a delicate folding technique to preserve volume.
- Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until cupcakes develop a golden exterior and quickly bounce back when lightly pressed.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh fruit or airy whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume and lighter texture.
- Use a clean, dry metal or glass bowl when whipping egg whites to prevent deflation and achieve perfect peaks.
- Gently fold flour mixture using a spatula with a bottom-to-top motion to maintain air bubbles and create a delicate, fluffy cupcake.
- These cupcakes work wonderfully for gluten-free diets by substituting cake flour with a gluten-free blend, maintaining their cloud-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 48 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg