Description
Best Key Lime Angel Food Cake – Light, Fluffy, and Full of Flavor. This cake is perfect for spring or summer, with a balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour (not all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10–12 large eggs)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Key Lime Glaze:
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (adjust as needed for consistency)
- For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Key lime slices
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Have a 10-inch tube pan (angel food cake pan) ready. Do not grease the pan; the cake needs the surface to cling to in order to rise properly.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour and powdered sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt into the egg whites.
- Sift the flour-sugar mixture over the egg whites in 3–4 batches. Gently fold the flour into the egg whites after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once baked, invert the pan onto a cooling rack or the neck of a bottle. Let the cake cool completely, about 1–2 hours.
- While the cake cools, whisk together the key lime juice, lime zest, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, run a knife around the edges and remove it from the pan. Place on a serving platter and drizzle the key lime glaze over the top.
- Garnish with whipped cream, key lime slices, and fresh mint if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake can be served with various toppings, including fresh fruits.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Key Lime Angel Food Cake, dessert, light cake, summer dessert