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Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes

Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these light and airy Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes, topped with rich bourbon strawberry sauce for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Substitute with 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tbsp cornstarch if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Separated for aeration.
  • 1 cup Sugar Separated for stabilizing egg whites.
  • 12 large Egg Whites Ensure no yolk is present.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps achieve stiff peaks.
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean Can substitute with 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional but highly recommended.
For the Bourbon Strawberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Sliced for the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Omit for non-alcoholic version.
  • 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar Regular sugar can be used if needed.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cupcake pans
  • sifter
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare ungreased cupcake pans.
  2. Sift together the cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar twice.
  3. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then add salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup sugar to whipped egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla bean seeds and almond extract.
  6. Fold in the sifted flour mixture gently to maintain airiness.
  7. Fill cupcake pans 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 15-30 minutes until lightly browned.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Simmer sliced strawberries, bourbon, and turbinado sugar in a saucepan for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Drizzle cooled cupcakes with bourbon strawberry sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are free of yolk and do not grease pans for best results. Cupcakes can be made ahead of time, and sauce can be stored for up to 5 days.

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