Margarita Angel Cake Recipe

Name: Margarita Angel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 cup sifted cake flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 12 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons grated lime rind; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; Glaze:; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons tequila; 3 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur); 3 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
12 large egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated lime rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Glaze:
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
3 tablespoons water

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar, stirring with a whisk.
3
Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in rind, vanilla, and 1 1/2 teaspoons juice.
4
Sift 1/4 cup flour mixture over egg mixture; fold in. Repeat procedure with remaining flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time.
5
Spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, spreading evenly. Break air pockets by cutting through batter with a knife. Bake at 325u00b0 for 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool completely. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula. Invert onto plate.
6
To prepare glaze, combine 3 tablespoons sugar and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Pierce entire surface of cake liberally with a skewer; drizzle glaze over cake. Let stand 10 minutes.

890

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 cup sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 12 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Margarita Angel 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.

Margarita Angel Cake

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