LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE - BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN

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Make and share this Lemon Angel Food Cake - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cristina Barry

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sifted superfine sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 cups egg whites, at room temperature (10 to 12 eggs)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine 1/2 cup of sugar with the flour and sift together 4 times. Set aside.
  • Place the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on high speed until the eggs make medium-firm peaks, about 1 minute. With the mixer on medium speed, add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar by sprinkling it over the beaten egg whites. Whisk for a few minutes until thick and shiny. Whisk in the vanilla and lemon zest and continue to whisk until very thick, about 1 more minute. Sift about 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg whites and fold it into the batter with a rubber spatula. Continue adding the flour by fourths by sifting and folding until it's all incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, smooth the top, and bake it for 35 to 40 minutes, until it springs back to the touch. Remove the cake from the oven and invert the pan on a cooling rack until cool.

Keldrich Alexander
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I've never made an angel food cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Junnel Marfil
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This cake is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate and vanilla cakes.


trymore manzviyi
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was really good. The lemon flavor was not overpowering and the cake was very moist.


daniiel!
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Padiyar Yusuf Ali
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Yum!


AliOzka
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This cake is divine! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the texture is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Osas
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the texture was dense and gummy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nupur Akter
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The lemon angel food cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was spot on. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Joy Chowdhury
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This was my first time making an angel food cake and it was a success! The cake was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was subtle but present. I would definitely make this again.


LeWany
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's so light and airy, and the lemon flavor is just right. I love to serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream.


Tunde Odebode
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This lemon angel food cake was a delight! The texture was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced. I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems. My family and friends loved it!