Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Sifting the flour mixture thoroughly three times incorporates the powdered sugar for a light, tender cupcake. This also allows multiple kitchen helpers to give sifting a try. To help with cleanup, place a kitchen towel underneath the sifter and mixing bowl; shake off any mess into the sink or trash can when you're done. Ingredients:
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 |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk |
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice |
fresh raspberries (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
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 350° 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
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