Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.
My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like tops make them different, and the chocolate and coconut make them memorable. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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6 large egg whites, room temperature
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and 1 cup sugar twice.
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2.
Add almond extract, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Gently fold in coconut.
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3.
Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until top appears dry, 30-35 minutes.
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4.
Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
1 cupcake: 110 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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