MOIST HEALTHY CUPCAKES (PERFECT FOR CUPCAKE MENORAH)

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I made these cupcakes for the Cupcake Menorah in a Chanukah party. This is a recipe that I can see myself making for years to come. I found it on the kaboose.com website. I like using egg whites and yogurt in recipes as healthy alternatives. I spread them with vanilla frosting (Recipe #122090) and they were incredible!!

Provided by LRB6680

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
2/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C). Line 10 muffin cups with foil or paper liners.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the sugar, butter and vanilla on high speed for about 2 minutes, or until well mixed. Add the egg whites, one at a time, beating for about a minute after each one. Now add the flour mixture alternately with the yogurt, in about 3 portions each, beating after each addition just until combined, and scraping down the sides to make sure everything is well mixed.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cupcake pan and place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick poked into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a rack.
  • To assemble the Cupcake menorah, frost all the cupcakes with your choice of icing and decorate in any way your heart desires. Place 9 cupcakes in a row on a platter or foil-covered cardboard base. Raise the middle cupcake up higher than the others - the "shamash" or leader. Stick candles into each of the 9 positions. When it's time to light the candles - enjoy the flickering flames while you eat dinner, then eat the menorah for dessert!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.9, Protein 2.6

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