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Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes

Light and Dreamy Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes

Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes offer a light and airy dessert with sweet strawberry and bourbon flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Substitute with sifted all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch if needed.
  • 1 cup Sugar Ensure it's separated for proper whipping.
  • 6 large Egg Whites No yolk present for optimum whipping.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps the egg whites hold their shape.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Seeds Vanilla extract can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Adds a hint of nuttiness.
For the Topping/Sauce
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh, sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Can omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar Brown sugar can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Cupcake pans
  • rubber spatula
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake pans with liners.
  2. Sift together cake flour and ½ cup of sugar in a medium bowl; repeat twice.
  3. Beat egg whites in a large bowl until foamy, then add salt and cream of tartar.
  4. Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar while mixing on high until stiff peaks form.
  5. Carefully fold in the sifted flour and sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Cool the cupcakes upside down for about 30 minutes.
  8. In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries and bourbon; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Drizzle the bourbon strawberry sauce over the cooled cupcakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 22gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are free of yolks for maximum volume. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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