Easiest Angel Food Lemon Cake
A delightful, light, and airy cake infused with refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for warmer months and any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup for mixing with flour, remainder for egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup egg whites (about 7-8 large eggs) Use room temperature for best results
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden and springs back when touched.
- Invert the pan to cool completely before removing the cake.
Notes
Ensure that mixing bowls and utensils are free from grease. Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Be gentle when folding ingredients to maintain batter's airiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gSodium: 150mgSugar: 25g
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