Best Angel Food Cake With Lemon Glaze Recipes

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LEMON GLAZE



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This 3 ingredient lemon glaze recipe is the perfect addition to breakfast rolls, pound cakes, sweet breads, honey lemon cake, angel food cake and so much more! Just a little touch of lemon glaze to quench your sweet tooth without all the calories of a pile of icing.

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 tablespoons butter (melted)
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • In a small microwave safe mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Warm 15 seconds and whisk to remove any clumps. Pour over scones, cookies, cakes, pound cake and more!
  • Allow to set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 29 g

INCREDIBLY QUICK AND EASY LEMON GLAZE FOR ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This quick and easy lemon glaze for angel food cake is the perfect way to add some sweetness, moisture, a drool-worthy texture to your cake.

Provided by Cakedecorist

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
3-6 tablespoons 45-90 ml milk
1 tablespoon 15 ml lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • Sieve the powdered sugar.It is extremely important to sift your icing sugar well - three times if you have to! There shouldn't be any lumps or granules of powdered sugar, otherwise, it will show in the final texture of your glaze.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.Add 3 tablespoons of milk and the lemon juice to the powdered sugar and whisk the ingredients well. You can add more milk to the mixture to help thin the consistency, but 3 tablespoons are a good starting point.Only once you are happy with the consistency should you add the lemon zest. This is also, in our opinion, a crucial addition that will add that extra lemony punch!
  • Glaze your cake.You do not need to heat the glaze before pouring it over your angel food cake. You can simply give it a good whisk and pour immediately. This lemon glaze recipe is fantastic because it has a nice thick consistency that will sit beautifully on top of the cake instead of thinning or running down completely.

LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE RECIPE



Lemon Angel Food Cake Recipe image

A classic light and springy angel food cake with a lemon twist.

Provided by Morgan Baker

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 4h3m

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cups powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups cake flour
12 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested
berries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 325 F.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour and confectioners' sugar. Set aside.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form , about 2 minutes.
  • With the mixer running, very slowly add the granulated sugar. Continue whisking until glossy, stiff peaks form. Whisk in the lemon zest and lemon extract.
  • Sift the flour mixture into the stand mixer in 3 additions, folding in each addition with a rubber spatula until just combined. Don't overmix or you'll deflate the meringue.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Spread the batter evenly in the pan with a silicone spatula.
  • Bake, rotating the pan half way through cooking time, until a cake tester comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes total.
  • Remove from the oven, turn the pan upside down over a wire rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 3 hours. Make the Glaze and Finish Cake
  • Gather the glaze ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, add the melted butter and lemon juice.
  • With a handheld mixer on medium speed, slowly add the confectioners' sugar in two batches, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and continue to beat until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, and more heavy cream 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach desired consistency. The glaze should be pourable.
  • When the cake is cool, release the cake from the pan by running a knife around the edges. Flip the pan over and gently tap onto a plate or cake stand.
  • Top with the glaze and serve garnished with berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 234 mg, Sugar 34 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 8-10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEMON ANGEL CAKE



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In Grande Prairie, Alberta, Debbie Segate relies on tangy lemon pie filling and a few other ingredients to quickly dress up a store-bought angel food cake. "If there's time, I use a boxed mix to bake the cake," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Place pie filling in a bowl; fold in whipped cream., Cut cake into two horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1 cup lemon mixture. Top with a second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining lemon mixture. Chill for 15 minutes or until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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This is an easy recipe for making Angel Food Cake at home. It's so light and fluffy that it melts in your mouth. It's great plain. Or you can frost it with your favorite icing, top it with whipped cream and berries, or drizzle Lemon Glaze on top. TIPS • Don't grease the tube pan. Angel Food Cake needs to "climb" up the pan in...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

ANGEL FOOD CAKE
9 large egg whites (keep yolks for another recipe)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided (1/2 cup + 1 cup)
1 cup cake flour (tip: if you don't have cake flour, measure 1 cup all-purpose flour, remove 2 tbsp flour and replace it with 2 tbsp cornstarch, and sift the flour and cornstarch together)
1 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
LEMON GLAZE (OPTIONAL)
1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest

Steps:

  • 1. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl, and let stand 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
  • 2. Sift 1/2 cup sugar with the 1 cup flour twice; set aside.
  • 3. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 4. Add cream of tartar, both extracts and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on High speed, until stiff peaks form, about 4 to 6 more minutes. Fold in the sugar-flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
  • 5. Carefully spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Use a butter knife and slice through the batter in several spots, to remove air pockets.
  • 6. Bake on lower rack for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the entire top appears dry. Remove pan from oven, immediately invert to retain volume and to keep cake from sinking into itself. Allow cake to cool in pan for about 1 hour.
  • 7. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan and around the center tube of pan. Transfer cake from pan to a serving platter.
  • 8. LEMON GLAZE: Stir together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze in a random pattern over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

LEMONY ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Remember Mom's heavenly angel food cake? Ours has the same ethereal texture (due to egg whites) but with a bright burst of lemon flavor, thanks to fresh juice and zest. Fluffy citrus cream frosting and pretty candied lemon "daffodils" make it an even more memorable dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sifted cake flour, (not self-rising)
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 large egg whites
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
2 cups water
6 lemons

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in lower third of oven. Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar into a bowl.
  • Whisk whites with a mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and juice, cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt; continue whisking until soft peaks form, about 2 1/2 minutes. With mixer running, gradually add remaining cup sugar.
  • Increase speed to medium-high; continue whisking until firm, not stiff, peaks form, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle whites with 1/3 of the flour-sugar mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Sprinkle remaining flour-sugar mixture over whites in 2 additions; gently fold to combine.
  • Transfer batter to a 10-inch angel food cake pan with legs. Gently run a knife through the center of the batter to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven, and invert onto its cooling legs (if your tube pan doesn't have legs, invert it over the neck of a wine, or similarly shaped, bottle to cool); let cool, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Run a knife around the inner and outer edges of cake to remove. Invert onto a serving platter. (Use a knife to separate cake from bottom of pan.) Let cool on a wire rack. Unfrosted cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Make the lemon cream: Prepare an ice-water bath. Whisk lemon juice, sugar, flour, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; whisk constantly for 1 minute, until it thickens. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set in ice-water bath to cool completely, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, whisk cream and lemon zest with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into juice mixture in thirds. Refrigerate lemon cream, up to overnight.
  • Make the candied lemon-peel flowers: Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel 3 lemons to create 6 long strips (at least 5 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide). Remove pith from strips using a paring knife. Cut tops and bottoms off remaining 3 lemons; cut each in half lengthwise. Remove flesh. Cut out 6 flowers from the peels using a 2-inch flower-shaped cookie cutter and remove pith; cut indentations into petals for definition. Punch a hole in the center of each flower using a 1/4-inch plain round piping tip.
  • Add lemon-peel strips and flowers to the syrup. Gently simmer until translucent and tender, about 35 minutes. Remove peels from syrup using a slotted spoon, and transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment. Let dry slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • Trim strips to 5-inch lengths, and roll each to form centers of flowers; fit into flower holes and let stand on wire rack until slightly dry but still sticky, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake with lemon cream. Garnish with candied flowers. Serve.

LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Lemon Angel Food Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 257 milligrams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 51 grams

BEST ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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For our daughter's wedding, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she's used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I've found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. -Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups large egg whites (about 9)
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup cake flour
1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Place oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake until lightly browned and entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON CURD-FILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Lemon Curd-Filled Angel Food Cake image

For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle the cake with a lemony sweet glaze. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 large egg whites (about 1-2/3 cups)
1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd, divided
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, patted dry
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar until blended., Add seeds from vanilla bean (or extract if using), cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently transfer batter to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 45-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1-1/2 hours. , Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Using a serrated knife, cut a 1-in. slice off top of cake. Hollow out remaining cake, leaving a 1-in.-thick shell (save removed cake for another use)., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add mascarpone cheese and confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 1/4 cup of the lemon curd., Line bottom of tunnel with strawberries. Spoon mascarpone mixture over berries; top with remaining lemon curd. Replace cake top; refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight. , For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and enough juice to reach desired consistency. Unwrap cake; spread glaze over top, allowing some to drip down sides. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LIME GLAZE AND PISTACHIOS



Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios image

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

Cake:
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 large egg whites, room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Lime syrup and lime glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/2 cup unsalted raw pistachios (about 2 ounces), finely chopped in processor
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Special Equipment
10-inch-diameter angel food cake pan with 4-inch-high sides and removable bottom (do not use nonstick pan)

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.

LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE W/LEMON GLAZE ICING



Lemon Angel Food Cake W/Lemon Glaze Icing image

Make and share this Lemon Angel Food Cake W/Lemon Glaze Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 cups sugar
14 egg whites, at room temperature
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 -5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F Sift flour into a dry mixing bowl. Sift sugar into a separate bowl and set both aside.
  • Using a copper or stainless steel bowl, beat egg whites first until foamy. At this point add salt and cream of tartar if using stainless steel bowl and then beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gently fold in sugar with rubber spatula. Next, fold flour in to egg white and sugar mixture in 2 batches. Now, gently fold in vanilla, almond and lemon juice. When all has been incorporated, pour batter into a 10-inch non-stick tube pan and smooth out top.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour until cake is pale creamy brown color and top springs back when gently touched with finger and/or a wooden skewer comes out clean. Cool cake upside down in pan.
  • When cool, remove cake from pan and frost with Lemon Glaze Icing
  • To make glaze: Sift sugar into a small bowl. Add lemon juice and beat until smooth. Drip, drizzle or pour icing on top of cake after it has cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 43.7, Protein 4.8

Angel food cake with lemon glaze recipes are a popular dessert option for those who love the combination of light and sweet flavors. This classic dessert is made up of a fluffy and spongy cake, which is then glazed with a homemade lemon sauce that provides a zesty tang to the dish.

Angel Food Cake

The angel food cake is the base of this dessert and is the most critical component in the final product. This light and airy cake get its name from its delicate texture and is similar to a sponge cake. It consists of whipped egg whites, sugar, flour, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract. The egg whites are beaten until they form stiff peaks, and then sugar is slowly added to stabilize the meringue. Finally, flour is slowly folded into the batter, and the mixture is poured into an angel food cake pan.
Tips for making angel food cake
  • Use room temperature egg whites
  • Make sure your bowl and whisk are clean and oil-free
  • Add cream of tartar to stabilize the meringue
  • Fold in the flour carefully to avoid deflating the egg whites
  • Bake at a low temperature to avoid over-browning and cracking

Lemon Glaze

The lemon glaze is the perfect complement to the angel food cake's light and airy texture. The glaze is made up of freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. These ingredients are then simmered on medium heat and whisked until the sauce is thickened and shiny. The glaze provides a tangy and sweet flavor to the dessert and creates a beautiful contrast to the airy cake.
Tips for making lemon glaze
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor
  • Whisk the glaze continuously to avoid lumps and clumps
  • Simmer the glaze on low heat to avoid burning and scorching
  • Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the cake
  • Adjust the sugar levels to your taste preferences

Variations

There are several variations you can make to this classic angel food cake with lemon glaze recipe. Here are some ideas:
Fruit variations
You can add a variety of fruits to the cake or the glaze to change the flavor and create new combinations. Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or peach are great fruits to pair with the lemon glaze. You can add them directly to the glaze or layer them between the cake layers.
Flavour variations
If you want to experiment with different flavors, you can add different extracts to the cake batter or the glaze. Vanilla and almond extract are the most popular options, but you can use other extracts like mint, coconut, or orange for a new taste experience.
Serving suggestions
Angel food cake with lemon glaze can be served on its own, but there are several other serving suggestions you can try. You can serve it with whipped cream, fresh berries, or lemon zest. You can also toast the cake in the oven or on a grill for a delicious smoky flavor.

Conclusion

Angel food cake with lemon glaze is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This dessert is light, airy, and offers a refreshing lemon tang. The cake can be tailored to your taste preferences by adding additional flavors and fruits to make it unique. It is perfect for any occasion, from a summer picnic to a winter holiday gathering. So, the next time you need a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make, give angel food cake with lemon glaze a try.
Angel food cake is a light, fluffy cake that is perfect for spring and summer desserts. This cake is made with whipped egg whites and has a delicate, airy texture. It can be served on its own, but is especially delicious when paired with a tangy lemon glaze. In this guide, we will provide tips for making the perfect angel food cake with lemon glaze.

Ingredients

Angel food cake:
  • 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 12 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Tip #1: Use room temperature egg whites

Room temperature egg whites whip up faster and hold more air than cold egg whites. This is important for achieving the fluffy texture of an angel food cake. To bring the egg whites to room temperature, simply let them sit on the counter for 30 minutes to an hour before using them.

Tip #2: Use a clean, grease-free mixing bowl and whisk

Any trace of grease or oil in the mixing bowl or on the whisk can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly. If the egg whites don't become stiff enough, the cake won't achieve the desired texture. Clean the bowl and whisk with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly before using them.

Tip #3: Add cream of tartar to stabilize the egg whites

Cream of tartar is an acidic ingredient that helps to stabilize the egg whites and prevent them from collapsing. It is added during the whipping process, and can help to ensure that the cake rises and holds its shape. Be sure to measure the cream of tartar accurately, as too much can affect the taste of the cake.

Tip #4: Sift the flour for a smooth texture

Sifting the cake flour will help to remove any lumps and create a smooth, even texture in the cake. This is important for achieving the delicate, airy texture of an angel food cake. Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift the flour directly into a bowl, making sure to discard any tough bits that are left behind.

Tip #5: Gently fold the flour into the egg whites

To preserve the air that has been whipped into the egg whites, it's important to fold the flour in very gently. Use a rubber spatula to scoop and fold the flour into the egg whites in small batches. Be patient and take your time, as over-mixing can result in a dense, heavy cake.

Tip #6: Invert the cake to cool

Angel food cakes are notorious for collapsing if they are not cooled upside down. This is because the cake is so light and airy that it can't hold its shape when it cools. Cooling the cake upside down allows the cake to stretch and remain tall. Once the cake has cooled completely, run a knife around the edges and remove it from the pan.

Tip #7: Make the lemon glaze right before serving

The lemon glaze should be made right before serving, as it can become thin and runny if it sits for too long. Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve immediately.

Conclusion

Angel food cake with lemon glaze is a perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings. With these tips, you can ensure that your angel food cake turns out light, fluffy, and delicious every time. Remember to use room temperature egg whites, a clean, grease-free mixing bowl and whisk, and to sift the flour for a smooth texture. Add cream of tartar to stabilize the egg whites, and fold the flour in gently to preserve the air. Invert the cake to cool, and make the lemon glaze right before serving. Enjoy!

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