Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios

Angel food cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century and gets its name from its light and airy texture, which is said to be ‘fit for angels’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Angel food cake mix
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 cup Lime juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Pistachios

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the angel food cake mix according to the package instructions, adding the lime zest to the batter.
2. Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
3. In the meantime, prepare the lime glaze by whisking together the lime juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and invert the pan onto a cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
5. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the lime glaze over the top. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
6. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.