Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1 egg; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup buttermilk; Filling; 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg white; 1/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 egg whites
1 egg
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
Filling
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg white
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

1
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, egg, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to egg white mixture alternatively with buttermilk. Spoon half of the batter into 18 muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In another mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and egg white until smooth. Stir in coconut and extract. Spoon 1 tablespoonful in the center of each muffin cup.
3
Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with remaining batter.
4
Bake at 350F for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cupcake comes out clean.
5
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

974

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes

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