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Best Key Lime Angel Food Cake Recipe You’ll Absolutely Love

Best Key Lime Angel Food Cake
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A delightful, airy dessert that combines the tartness of key lime with the lightness of angel food cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 12 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake flour and 3/4 cup of sugar; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating well until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in the key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and invert the pan to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, run a knife around the edges to remove the cake from the pan.

Notes

  • Serve with a drizzle of key lime glaze for extra flavor.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Key Lime, Angel Food Cake, Dessert

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