chocolate-coconut angel cupcakes

Kaneohe, HI
Updated on Dec 10, 2010

Here is another bookmarked page in one my mom's old cookbooks. It does look interesting, looks like a souffle of some sort and light.

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yield 1-1 /2 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 6 - egg whites
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

How To Make chocolate-coconut angel cupcakes

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, place the egg whites and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, flour, cocoa and baking powder. Sift together twice and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add the almond extract, cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites, using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix until soft peaks form.
  • Step 4
    Gradually add the remaining sugar, about 2 Tbsp. at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • Step 5
    Slowly fold in cocoa mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, then gently fold in the coconut.
  • Step 6
    Fill paper-lined muffin tin to 2/3 full.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and top appears dry.
  • Step 8
    Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing the cupcakes from the pan.

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