Description
Sinful chocolate angel food cupcakes dance with rich chocolate cream cheese whipped cream, creating a heavenly dessert that melts in your mouth. Delicate yet indulgent, these cupcakes promise pure bliss with each silky, smooth bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners, ensuring even spacing for uniform baking.
- Sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, and half the granulated sugar in a medium bowl, creating a fine, lump-free mixture.
- In a separate large clean bowl, whip egg whites with salt and cream of tartar using an electric mixer, gradually incorporating the remaining sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg white mixture using a spatula, maintaining the delicate air-filled texture of the meringue.
- Stir in vanilla extract, blending carefully to distribute evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full for optimal rise.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before preparing the frosting.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar, whipping until light and fluffy.
- Fold in melted dark chocolate and additional vanilla extract to enhance the frosting’s richness.
- Pipe or spread the chocolate cream cheese whipped cream onto cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Always use room temperature egg whites for maximum volume and stability when whipping the meringue base.
- Sift dry ingredients twice to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure a smooth, delicate cupcake texture.
- Fold ingredients gently using a figure-eight motion to preserve the airiness of the whipped egg whites, preventing deflation.
- Create dairy-free alternatives by substituting cream cheese with coconut cream and using plant-based whipping cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg