Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients 2 egg whites 1 egg 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup 1% buttermilk FILLING: 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg white 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1/2 teaspoon coconut or almond extract 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar Directions In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, egg, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to egg white mixture alternately with buttermilk. Spoon half of the batter into 18 muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray. I n another mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and egg white until smooth. Stir in coconut and extract. Spoon 1 tablespoonful in the center of each muffin cup. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with remaining batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. via Tasty Chocolate Recipes http://tastychocolaterecipes.com/chocolate-macaroon-cupcakes-recipe.html

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