Key Lime Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites about 10-12 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
Key Lime Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Fresh Lime Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using an electric mixer beat eggs whites, key lime juice, cream of tartar, salt and lime zest on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually stir in sugar until just combined.
- Gradually sprinkle in cake flour and gently fold into mixture. Don’t over mix. Pour batter in a 9 or 10 inch angel food tube pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and springs back when touched. Let cool completely before carefully removing from pan.
Key Lime Glaze
- In a small bowl stir together confectioners sugar, key lime juice and lime zest. Poke small holes on top of cake and drizzle glaze over cake.
Fresh Lime Whipped Cream
- Add heavy whipping cream, sugar and lime zest to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high for 3-4 minutes until it becomes thick and creamy.
Original recipe: Motherthyme
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