Lime Angel Food Cake: The Best Refreshing Dessert for Any Occasion
A light and refreshing dessert perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour and half of the sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then add cream of tartar and salt.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture, lime zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Invert the pan to cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Feel free to decorate with lime slices or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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