Citrusy Angel Food Cake Recipe

Name: Citrusy Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups large egg whites (11 or 12), at room temperature; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups large egg whites (11 or 12), at room temperature
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons heavy cream

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
In a small bowl, stir 1 cup of the granulated sugar with the lemon zest.
3
In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the salt and the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
4
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
5
Add the water, cream of tartar, vanilla and 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice and beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
6
Gradually add the lemon sugar and beat until the whites are stiff and glossy.
7
Fold in the flour mixture in 3 batches.
8
Spoon the batter into an angel food cake pan with a removable bottom and smooth the top.
9
Using a knife, cut through the batter several times to release any air bubbles.
10
Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and feels springy.
11
Invert the cake pan onto the neck of a wine bottle and let the cake cool completely.

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest, 1 cup cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Citrusy Angel Food Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrusy Angel Food Cake

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