Description
This light and airy Key Lime Angel Food Cake combines fluffy egg white batter with bright lime juice for a refreshing citrus dessert. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or holiday gatherings, the cake rises beautifully without butter and stays moist with a delicate crumb. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, no‑frosting recipe that delivers impressive results and a stunning, cloud‑like presentation. Top each slice with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest for a burst of flavor, hint of vanilla!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large eggs)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift cake flour, sugar, and salt together.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add dry mixture while beating to stiff peaks.
- Fold in vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Pour into ungreased angel food pan and bake 30‑35 minutes.
- Invert pan to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room‑temperature egg whites and a clean, grease‑free mixing bowl. Do not grease the pan
- the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly. Allow the cake to cool upside down to maintain its height.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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