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Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake

Light and Fluffy Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake Delight

Discover the Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake, a light and zesty dessert that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice Fresh is recommended
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Cake Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Fresh
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Key Lime Juice
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Angel food cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat the egg whites, 2 tablespoons of key lime juice, cream of tartar, salt, and lime zest in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gradually incorporate granulated sugar into the whipped egg whites.
  4. Gently fold in the cake flour until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan upside down for about an hour.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, 3 to 4 tablespoons of key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake and drizzle the glaze on top.
  10. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form for the topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum fluffiness. Avoid greasing the angel food cake pan to allow proper rising.

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