Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes. Perfect for any gathering, these cupcakes combine the classic fluffy texture of angel food cake with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries and a hint of bourbon. Whipped egg whites create a cloud-like consistency, while macerated strawberries add a sweet and slightly tangy topping. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or an elegant dinner party, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 9 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 4 to 6 tbsp bourbon
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a cupcake pan.
- In one bowl, mix sifted cake flour with half of the sugar.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; add salt and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining sugar.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture, taking care not to deflate.
- Add vanilla bean seeds and almond extract; fold gently.
- Pour batter into cupcake pans and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, combine sliced strawberries with bourbon and turbinado sugar; let sit to macerate.
- Once cooled, top each cupcake with macerated strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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