Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

+ 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 cup

cake flour

1/4 tsp

salt

egg whites (, at room temperature*)

2 1/2 tbsp

warm water

1/2 tsp

lemon extract

1 tsp

lemon zest

3/4 tsp

cream of tartar

Cream Cheese Whipped Cream Topping

1 1/2 cups

heavy whipping cream

6 oz

cream cheese (, softened)

1 tsp

lemon extract (, to taste)

1 tsp

lemon zest

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

Lemon slices and pomegranate arils (, for decorating (optional))