Description

These Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic angel food cake, infused with the flavors of bourbon and fresh strawberries. Light, fluffy, and bursting with fruity and boozy notes, these cupcakes are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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Main Cupcake:

1 cup cake flour, sifted (rice flour can be substituted)
1 1/2 cups sugar, separated
9 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 tsp almond extract

Strawberry Bourbon Topping:

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
4 to 6 tbsp bourbon
1/4 cup turbinado sugar

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Instructions

Prepare Cupcake Batter: In a bowl, combine cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and almond extract. Fold in flour mixture gently. Spoon batter into cupcake liners.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of bourbon in the strawberry topping based on your preference for alcohol flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg