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Chocolate Cupcakes With Meringue Frosting (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Chocolate Cupcakes With Meringue Frosting (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

cooking spray
1/2 cup loosely packed pitted prunes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large egg whites
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
pinch of salt
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp finely grated orange zest (optional)

Directions:

Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan or two 24-cup mini muffin pans with paper liners; lightly spray the liners with cooking spray. Soak the prunes in a bowl with 3/4 cup hot water until softened, about 10 minutes. Pour into a blender and puree until smooth.
Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the prune puree, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil and vanilla. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (it's fine if there are a few lumps).
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes for standard-size cupcakes, or 12 to 14 minutes for minis. Transfer to a rack and let cool in the pan, 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.
Make the frosting: Whisk the egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan. Transfer the egg white mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Sift in the cocoa powder and add the vanilla and orange zest; beat to combine. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
Photograph by Kang Kim

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.99 Kcal (1168 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.52g	16%
Cholesterol	31.49mg	10%
Sodium	169.81mg	7%
Potassium	368.75mg	8%
Total Carbs	43.71g	15%
Sugars	24.25g	97%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	5.46g	11%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	56.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	300.09 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.31g	16%
Cholesterol	33.87mg	10%
Sodium	182.65mg	7%
Potassium	396.64mg	8%
Total Carbs	47.01g	15%
Sugars	26.08g	97%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	9%
Protein	5.87g	11%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	2mg	10%
Calcium	60.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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