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Orange Poppy Seed Cupcakes




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 3






List of Ingredients



• 12 large egg whites,at room temp. (3/4 cup)
  
• 1 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 tsp orange extract,plus extra for topping
  
• 3/4 cup granular sugar substitute
  
• 3/4 cup whole-grain pastry flour
  
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
  
• 1 cup light or fat-free whipped topping
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350F. Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
   
2. Combine egg whites,cream of tartar,and salt in a large metal mixing bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and orange extracts. Gradually add sugar substitute,beating whites until stiff.
   
3. Sift 1/3 of the flour over egg whites and fold with a rubber spatula to gently but fully combine. Repeat with remaining flour until all of the flour is incorporated,then add poppy seeds.
   
4. Fill muffin cups with mixture,filling them just over the top of each cup (cupcakes will not rise while cooking). Bake,turning once,until tops are golden and dry and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean,20-25 min. Cool completely.
   
5. Mix whipped topping with 3-4 drops orange extract to make frosting. Place a dollop of whipped topping on each cupcake and serve.
   
6. 18 servings