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Key Lime Angel Food Cake Recipe

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A light and airy angel food cake infused with tangy key lime flavor, topped with a luscious lime cream for a refreshing and elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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Angel Food Cake

  • 1 box angel food cake mix (or 1 angel food cake, store-bought or homemade)

Lime Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake: Preheat your oven according to the angel food cake mix instructions or recipe. Pour the prepared angel food cake batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake until the cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched, about 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool completely upside down in the pan to maintain its height and fluffiness.
  2. Make the lime cream topping: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and key lime juice. Whip the mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form and it holds shape well.
  3. Assemble the cake: Once the angel food cake has completely cooled, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a serving plate. Generously spread the lime cream over the top of the cake, ensuring even coverage. Optionally, sprinkle lime zest on top for extra zest and decoration.
  4. Serve: Slice the cake and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set.

Notes

  • Ensure the angel food cake is completely cooled before adding the cream topping to prevent melting.
  • For a zestier flavor, add additional lime zest to the cake batter or cream topping.
  • Use fresh key limes for authentic flavor, but bottled key lime juice can be substituted in a pinch.
  • Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Key Lime Angel Food Cake, Angel Food Cake, Key Lime Dessert, Lime Cream, Light Dessert

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