Lime Angel Food Cake: The Best Zesty Treat for Your Family
A refreshing twist on the classic angel food cake, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, sift together sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar mixture, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in lime zest and lime juice gently.
- Pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Cool upside down in the pan for 1 hour before removing.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime zest.
- Make sure to use a clean bowl for beating egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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