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Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake Recipe

Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake Recipe
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This Perfect Key Lime Angel Food Cake is a light and airy dessert with a delightful citrus twist. The fluffy cake pairs perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Ingredients

For the Angel Food Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups egg whites (from 10 to 12 large eggs, at room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp finely grated lime peel
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cake flour

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp grated lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Have an ungreased 10-inch tube pan ready.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add key lime juice, cream of tartar, salt, and lime peel. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
  3. Add Sugar and Flour: Gradually beat in granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cake flour.
  4. Bake: Spoon the batter into the tube pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  5. Cool and Glaze: Invert the pan and cool the cake completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, key lime juice, and lime zest. Drizzle over the cake.
  6. Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream, sugar, and lime zest until stiff peaks form.
  7. Serve: Slice the cake and serve with whipped cream and extra lime zest.

Notes

  • Make sure your bowl and beaters are clean and dry when whipping the egg whites for best results.
  • Angel food cake is best served the day it is made but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.

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