Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes
Light & Tasty
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These cupcakes don't taste light at all. In fact, my guests are never satisfied with just one. The meringue-like tops make them different, but the chocolate and coconut make them memorable.
—Bernice Janowski of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
SERVINGS: 18
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 6 egg whites
- 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Combine 1 cup sugar, flour, cocoa and baking powder. Sift together twice; set aside.
Add the almond extract, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Gradually fold in cocoa mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Gently fold in coconut.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and top appears dry. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.