BLUEBERRY ANGEL CUPCAKES

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Like angel food cake, these yummy cupcakes don't last long at my house. They're so light and airy that they melt in your mouth. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
11 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Sift together flour and 1/2 cup sugar three times; set aside. , Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Fold in blueberries and lemon zest., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 14-17 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over cupcakes. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.