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Angel food cupcakes recipe comes together so easy and has only 60 calories. Everyone will enjoy this lighter treat and it is delicious.
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I like making dessert recipes, that are delicious but are low in calorie. This is one of my favorites because of the flavor and how simple it is to make.
For another low calorie treat idea, try the recipe forLow Calorie Lemon Cupcakes. They are light and fluffy and only 80 calories!
Table of Contents
- Why We Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Homemade Whipped Cream
- Step by Step Instructions
- Recipe Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Easy Angel Food Recipes
- Angel Food Cupcakes Recipe
Why We Love This Recipe
This impressive dessert is no only delicious, but the light and airy texture makes for a delicious dessert. Everyone is always amazed that it is low in calorie which allows them to eat more.
Add your favorite fresh fruit for a delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- Angel Food Cake Mix
- Water
- Cool Whip Free
- Fresh strawberries
Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.
Homemade Whipped Cream
Feel free to make this recipe with Homemade Whipped Cream Frosting. It only requires two ingredients and taste amazing. Combine the two ingredients in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer or whisk with a hand mixer.
You can also make Homemade Angel Food Cake with simple ingredients which includes cream of tartar. The cupcake recipe is always a family favorite and perfect served with fresh berries.
Step by Step Instructions
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Step 1 – First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, prepare the angel food cake mix according to the directions. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients.
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Step 2 – Place the cupcake liners in cupcake tin. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners about ¾ full. It will make about 41 cupcakes.
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Step 3 – Bake the cupcakes for 12-14 minutes until the top is slightly colored (not brown anymore). Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
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Step 4 – Add cool whip to each cupcake. Also, add 1 strawberry sliced on top of each cupcake. Serve and Enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Combine Ingredients – Make the Angel Food Cupcakes according to the package on the box.
- Frosting Cupcakes – Cool Cupcakes before topping with the cool whip. You want them room temperature before frosting.
- Serving – We love to serve the cupcakes with fresh berries on top. Serve with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store Leftovers
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Can I Make Ahead of time?
Yes, these are the best cupcakes to make ahead of time. I like to prepare the angel food cupcakes and the frost when I am ready to serve.
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More Easy Angel Food Recipes
- Strawberry Angel Food Cake
- Lemon Angel Food Cake
- Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
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Angel Food Cupcakes
4.95 from 18 votes
These Angel Food Cupcakes are easy to make and only 60 calories each! They will be the talk of your next party and are the perfect “healthier” treat.
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 41
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 59
Author Carrie Barnard
Ingredients
- 1 box Angel Food Cake mix
- Water
- 2 Cool Whip Free (8 oz containers)
- Fresh Strawberries sliced
- cupcake liners
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare Angel Food according to the directions.
Place the cupcake liners in muffin tins.
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners about ¾ full (I used big cookie scoop). Will make about 41 cupcakes.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until the top is slightly colored (not brown anymore)
Allow to cool completely.
Add 2 tablespoons of Cool Whip free to each cupcake
Add 1 strawberry (sliced) on top of each cupcake.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I used a piping bag to decorate the cupcakes with cool whip, but you can just spoon it on as well.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 59kcal, Carbohydrates 13g, Sodium 95mg, Potassium 16mg, Sugar 9g, Vitamin A 10IU, Calcium 24mg, Iron 0.1mg
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