Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes | Chris F. Nicholson

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 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 buttermilk
• FILLING:
• 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg white
• 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut or almond extract
• Confectioners' sugar