The security guard and customer service representative were beginning to wonder what was going on with me. They got spoiled over the holidays. But with New Years and personal vows to get my health and weight in check before things got out of control, baking was sidelined. Then Certain Someone, decided to remodel, which I am grateful, but it takes time with our schedules and figuring out what to do with all my stuff. So my kitchen just isn’t in the state I would like it to be for things to flow. I moved things around and lost my Mojo. The other day I moved my Kitchen Aid back to its original place and I got the urge back . With egg whites in the freezer and visions of lightness, I decided on Angel Food. Chocolaty Angel Food, cause that what’s I am. Then topped with an Italian Meringue Butter cream speckled with vanilla bean paste. Light and rich. Certain Someone is not one for sweets but that didn’t stop him from asking for his “Honig to bring me another bite of cake. Ein Bisschen”.
I exaggerate, but that’s the gist. At work , those managed to partake scarfed them down in a bite. They are that light, but with a rich decadent topping. I choose Rose Levy Beranbaum’s Chocolate Lovers Angel Food Cake from the Cake Bible as my guide. The recipe is designed for a cake,but it made 24 cupcakes plus one 6 inch plain cake.
You can find the recipe here for the cake.
I used my recipe from from the French Pasty School. Here you can find an classic Italian Meringue with a tutorial that’s based on a Rose Levy Beranbaum recipe.
Some quick tips:
- Make your own cake flour by substitute by sifting together 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour with 1/4 cup cornstarch.
- Make sure the egg whites hit the stiff beak stage. To test hold up whisk attachment and see it the beaks hold their shape.The recipe has 3 stages, frothy, soft, and stiff.
- Don’t be deterred if your Italian Meringue curdles. It’s one of those things that has looks really bad before it shapes up and comes to life. Just keep beating on. It will come together , promise.
- I used Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean paste which is a great alternative to actual vanilla beans.Just add to butter cream to achieve speckled effect.
- If making cupcakes , fill liners 2/3 of the way. Tap pan to settle batter.
Mmm. I love that chocolate angel food cake recipe and have made it many times. Never as cupcakes, though–I'll have to keep that in mind. And the frosting sounds delicious too.
Mmm. I love that chocolate angel food cake recipe and have made it many times. Never as cupcakes, though–I'll have to keep that in mind. And the frosting sounds delicious too.
I want to dive head first into this cupacake and get lost in it. I'll eat my way out!
thank you! they look so good! 🙂 I'm not big on cupcakes either but once and awhile… they are a good call!
Thanks for the tip about Cake Flour.
I have a few recipes that call for it but haven't been able to find it in Rome.
These look amazing.
A nice idea! Those cupcakes look divine!
Cheers,
Rosa
Very smart. With angel food cake, you can stay a little closer to your health vows and still have a little something sweet.
It is hard to be displaced in the kitchen, but sure glad you have your "mojo" back.
What a great idea to use angel food as cupcakes for a healthier dessert. The frosting looks so creamy!!
I love the frosting because it looks so creamy. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Perfect cupcakes – simple but stylish. Love the look of that frosting.