Description
This Key Lime Angel Food Cake recipe delivers a cloud‑like, airy crumb infused with bright lime flavor, perfect for summer gatherings. Made with cake flour, sugar, egg whites, and fresh key lime juice, the cake rises without added fat, offering a light yet satisfying dessert. Serve it plain, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of lime glaze for an elegant finish that delights every palate. Add a drizzle of honey or a dust of powdered sugar for extra sparkle and sweetness today
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
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sift cake flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt.
- Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, beat to soft peaks.
- Gradually add remaining sugar, beat to stiff peaks.
- Fold flour mixture, lime juice, zest, and vanilla gently.
- Pour into ungreased angel food pan and bake 35‑40 minutes.
- Invert pan onto rack to cool completely.
- Remove cake, serve plain or with toppings.
Notes
- The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to three days or frozen for longer storage. For extra flavor
- drizzle with honey or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Key Lime Angel Food Cake, angel food cake recipe, key lime dessert, easy lime cake, summer cake recipe, fluffy cake recipe, citrus cake recipe, light dessert recipe