Description
A light and refreshing dessert with a zesty lime flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together cake flour and 3/4 cup of sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, then beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in flour mixture, vanilla, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden and springs back when touched.
- Invert the pan to cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Key Lime Angel Food Cake