Lime Angel Food Cake: The Best Zesty Treat for Your Next Gathering
Enjoy a refreshing slice of Lime Angel Food Cake at your next gathering. This cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with zesty lime flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and add vanilla, lime zest, and juice.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Invert the pan and let it cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, add a lime glaze on top.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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