How to Make It
Step 1
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 2
Combine boiling water and cocoa; stir until cocoa dissolves. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in soda. Add cocoa mixture to creamed mixture, beating well.
Step 3
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into creamed mixture.
Step 4
Spoon into well-greased muffin pans, filling half full. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from muffin pans; spoon glaze over tops.
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