Key Lime Angel Cake
A cloud-like, zesty Key Lime Angel Food Cake that balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly. This light-as-air dessert is finished with a vibrant lime glaze and citrus-infused whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Key lime juice – 2 tbsp
Egg whites (room temp) – 1.5 cups
Lime peel (finely grated) – 0.5 tsp
Cake flour (sifted) – 1 cup
Granulated sugar – 1.5 cups
Cream of tartar – 1.5 tsp
Salt – 0.5 tsp
Powdered sugar – 1 cup
Key lime juice (for glaze) – 3 to 4 tbsp
Lime zest – 1 tsp
Heavy cream (chilled) – 1 cup
Sugar (for whipped cream) – 1 tbsp
Grated lime zest – 0.5 tsp
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Beat egg whites, lime juice, cream of tartar, salt, and lime peel on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Gently fold in granulated sugar and sifted cake flour on low speed until just incorporated.
Pour into an ungreased 9 or 10-inch tube pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Invert the pan and cool completely before removing the cake.
Whisk powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest; poke holes in the cake and drizzle the glaze.
Beat heavy cream, sugar, and zest until stiff peaks form; serve alongside the cake.
Notes
• Ensure egg whites are completely free of yolks to achieve maximum volume.
• Do NOT grease the pan; the cake needs to “climb” the walls to rise.
• Cooling upside down prevents the delicate structure from collapsing.
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