Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes
Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert that will elevate any gathering. These light and fluffy cupcakes blend the sweet, juicy taste of fresh strawberries with a subtle hint of bourbon, creating an irresistible treat perfect for birthdays, summer picnics, or cozy family dinners. Each bite offers a tender texture and refreshing flavor that is sure to impress your guests. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these gourmet cupcakes in no time. Top them with a bourbon-infused strawberry mixture, and you have a dessert that not only looks stunning but tastes divine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1 ½ cups sugar (separated)
- 9 egg whites
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 4 to 6 tbsp bourbon
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, salt, and half the sugar. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites along with vanilla seeds and almond extract.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, toss sliced strawberries with bourbon and turbinado sugar; let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, top each cupcake with the strawberry mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg