Gluten Free Angel Food Cupcakes
Airy pockets of sweetness make up these gluten free angel food cupcakes that are delightful when dressed up with whipped cream and berries or top them with frosting.
Servings: 14 cupcakes
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons tablespoons gluten-free flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons tapioca
- 6 large egg whites
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two cupcake pans with liners and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy, about 4 minutes. Slowly beat in the sugar and keep beating until the mixture holds soft peaks.
- In a small bowl whisk together the gluten free flour and tapioca. Sift this mixture over the egg whites and gently fold in.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake tins to about ¾ full. Bake until the cupcakes are set, the edges are very lightly browned, and the top springs back when pressed lightly, about 20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tips
- Stir in vanilla. A teaspoon or two of pure vanilla extract would add a delicate vanilla flavor and fragrance to the cake. You can add it in when you beat the eggs with the cream of tartar and salt.
- Add citrus. A bit of citrus zest is a fantastic way to add flavor to an angel food cupcakes. Gently fold in lemon, lime, or orange zest to the egg whites along with the flour and tapicoa. See this recipe for brown sugar blood orange angel food cake for more ideas.
- Make it a chocolate angel food cake. Go chocolatey and substitute half of the gluten free flour for unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Add poppy seeds. A few tablespoons of poppy seeds added to the batter will give the cupcakes a wonderful, slightly nutty crunch. Poppy seeds are especially good when paired with added lemon zest.
- Almond extract. For a little almond flavor, add ½ teaspoon of almond extract when you start beating the egg whites.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg