Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes:; 2 ounces cake flour (about 1/2 cup); 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs); 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; Frosting:; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; Fresh raspberries (optional)

Servings: persons

Cupcakes:
2 ounces cake flour (about 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fresh raspberries (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Place 16 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups. Set aside.
3
Weigh or lightly spoon cake flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Sift together flour and 3/4 cup powdered sugar into a medium bowl; repeat procedure twice.
4
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with a mixer at high speed until frothy. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle flour mixture over egg white mixture, 1/4 cup at a time; fold in after each addition. Fold in vanilla and rind. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
6
To prepare frosting, beat butter with a mixer at high speed until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating at low speed just until blended. Add milk and lemon juice; beat until spreading consistency. Spread 2 tablespoons lemon frosting over each cupcake. Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.
7
Young Chefs can:
8
Place liners in muffin cups
9
Help sift flour mixture
10
Older Chefs can:
11
Add sugar slowly to egg whites
12
Spread frosting over each cupcake

644

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes:, 2 ounces cake flour (about 1/2 cup), 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs), and more.

Yes, Lemon Angel Food 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.

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

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