Margarita Angel Cake

The Margarita Angel Cake gets its name from the combination of lime zest, lime juice, and lime extract, which gives it a refreshing margarita-like flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Margarita Angel Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Lime extract
• 3 drop Green food coloring
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Lime slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare an angel food cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy.
4. Gradually add the remaining granulated sugar, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, lime extract, and green food coloring to the egg white mixture while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg white mixture until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and invert the pan onto a cooling rack. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
9. Once cooled, run a knife around the edges of the pan and carefully remove the cake.
10. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and lime slices for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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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.