Description
These Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the light, airy texture of angel food cake with the sweet, juicy burst of fresh strawberries. The hint of bourbon adds a warm, rich depth that elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Angel Food Cake:
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden and springs back when touched.
- Remove from the oven and invert the pan to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the strawberry topping by mixing sliced strawberries, sugar, and bourbon in a bowl. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, cut it into cupcake-sized pieces and top with the strawberry mixture and whipped cream.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The angel food cake can be made a day in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and use vanilla extract instead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake with topping
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Bourbon Strawberry Angel Food Cupcakes, angel food cake, strawberry dessert, bourbon dessert, summer cupcakes, light desserts, easy cupcake recipe, fresh strawberries, homemade cupcakes, gluten-free dessert, sweet treats, party desserts, festive cupcakes, whipped cream topping