Indulge in a culinary delight with our classic angel food cake, transformed into a tropical masterpiece with a zesty lime glaze. This light and fluffy cake, known for its delicate crumb and towering height, is elevated to new heights with a burst of citrusy flavor. Our recipe collection includes two variations of this delightful dessert: a classic angel food cake recipe for those who prefer a traditional approach, and a lime-infused angel food cake recipe for those seeking a vibrant twist. Both recipes are accompanied by a step-by-step guide, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve a perfect result. Additionally, we offer a luscious lime glaze recipe that adds a glossy sheen and a tantalizing tartness to the cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you towards creating an unforgettable dessert that will impress your friends and family.
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LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE
For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime cream frosting topped with toasted coconut. It went over big! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and yolks. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and zest. Cook over simmering water while gradually whisking in butter. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Strain; refrigerate until completely cool., In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar. Gently fold into lime mixture. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with 2/3 cup lime mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake. Frost top and sides with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LIME GLAZE AND PISTACHIOS
Finely grated lime peel, a tangy lime glaze, and crunchy pistachios brighten up this old-school favorite.
Provided by Matt Lewis
Categories Cake Mixer Egg Dessert Low Fat Low Cal Lime Pistachio Birthday Family Reunion Healthy Low Cholesterol Engagement Party Party Potluck Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For cake:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Sift flour, 1/2 cup superfine sugar, and salt into medium bowl; repeat sifting 3 times. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, lime peel, and vanilla on medium speed in large bowl until frothy (mixture may turn neon green but color will change when remaining ingredients are added). Add cream of tartar; increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle 1/3 of flour mixture over whites and gently fold in until incorporated. Fold in remaining flour mixture in 2 more additions just until incorporated. Transfer to ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan with 4-inch-high sides and removable bottom (do not use nonstick pan); smooth top.
- Bake cake until pale golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 38 minutes. Immediately invert cake onto work surface if pan has feet, or invert center tube of pan onto neck of bottle or metal funnel and cool cake completely.
- Using long thin knife, cut around cake sides and center tube to loosen. Lift out center tube with cake still attached; run knife between cake and bottom of pan to loosen. Invert cake onto rack, then turn cake over, rounded side up. Set rack with cake atop rimmed baking sheet.
- For lime syrup and lime glaze:
- Combine sugar and 3 tablespoons lime juice in small saucepan; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Brush syrup all over top and sides of cake. Immediately press pistachios onto top and sides of cake, pressing to adhere.
- Stir powdered sugar with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in small bowl until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top of cake. Let stand until glaze sets, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.
- Transfer cake to platter; cut into wedges and serve.
LIME GLAZE FOR CLASSIC ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Use this recipe to make Classic Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes about 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
DRUNKEN ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH TEQUILA AND LIME
Steps:
- To make the syrup, combine all of the ingredients except the tequila in a saucepot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has melted. Remove syrup from heat, add the tequila, and cool to room temperature.
- For the icing, place the sugar, salt, and lime zest in a bowl. Add the liquids a little at a time until the mixture is just loose enough to pour. Be careful not to add too much liquid, but if you do, add more sugar as needed.
- To finish, hold the cake upside down and cut a little well around the bottom of the cake. Pour half of the syrup evenly over the cake. Turn the cake over, and using a pastry brush, paint the cake with the remaining syrup.
- Drizzle the icing over the cake. Sprinkle with candied lime zest. Slice and serve with whipped cream.
CLASSIC ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LIME GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- With a fine sieve, sift together flour and 3/4 cup of the sugar four times.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat together egg whites and water until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium-high and sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
- Transfer to a large bowl. In six additions, sift dry ingredients over meringue, folding in quickly but gently.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
- Invert pan on its legs or over the neck of a glass bottle, and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Carefully run a long offset spatula or knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the pan to release cake. Place on a plate, bottom side up; cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
- Just before serving, poke the top of the angel food cake all over with a skewer. Pour glaze over cake and garnish with lime zest.
LIME GLAZE
This recipe can be used to make Lime Cornmeal Glazed Cookies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Sift confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Add lime juice; stir until smooth. Stir in lime zest. Use glaze immediately.
LUSCIOUS LIME ANGEL SQUARES
A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. "You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty," notes Beverly Marshall of Orting, Washington. "I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. , Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cake batter to emulsify properly and result in a smooth, even texture.
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Bottled or store-bought lime juice will not give you the same results.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake in a tube pan to allow for even cooking and to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze to set properly.
- If you don't have a tube pan, you can also bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to reduce the baking time by about 10 minutes.
Conclusion:
This lime glaze for angel food cake is a delicious and easy way to add a refreshing twist to a classic dessert. The glaze is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be made in just a few minutes. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just for a weekday treat, this lime glaze is sure to be a hit.
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