LEMON-THYME ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Lemon-Thyme Angel Food Cake image

Thyme adds a new twist to the classic angel food cake. The flavors pair well together. We enjoy this alongside strawberry ice cream. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups egg whites (about 9 large)
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Sift flour and confectioners' sugar together twice., Add lemon juice, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Beat in thyme and lemon zest. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 30-35 minutes or until top crust is golden brown and cracks feel dry. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges