Ingredients

How to make it

  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper muffin cups. Heat oven to 350° F.
  • Sift the flour and powdered sugar together 3 times; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat or whisk egg whites with the salt until frothy.
  • Add the cream of tartar; continue beating to soft peaks. Add granulated sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, fold in about 1/3 of the flour and powdered sugar mixture.
  • Fold in another 1/3, then finish with remaining
  • mixture. Gently fold in the orange zest and vanilla.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or large tablespoon, fill muffin cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  • Bake for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool for 5 minutes in pan on rack. Remove cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
  • Frost with Orange Frosting or a fat-free Fluffy Frosting.

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  • youngheart 13 years ago
    Childhood was a very long time ago. My mom used to make angel food cupcakes with coconut in the batter. They were called clouds and were great just "plain". I think I'll try to remember the "days of yore" and make clouds for my 59th birthday.
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    " It was excellent "
    mumtazcatering ate it and said...
    yyyyyyyuuuuuummmmmmyyyyyyy
    thanks
    Mumtaz
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  • lunasea 16 years ago
    I adore angel food - will be trying these soon. Thanks so much!
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  • seafoodlover 16 years ago
    angel food is my favorite, I cannot wait to try these
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  • ambauer 16 years ago
    looks great. I love angel food cake, it would be a great cupcake.
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    " It was excellent "
    greekgirrrl ate it and said...
    you had me at lowfat...
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