Best 6 Lime Glaze For Classic Angel Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with a delightful twist on a timeless classic - the heavenly angel food cake adorned with a luscious lime glaze. This vibrant glaze, bursting with the tangy zest of limes, transforms the ethereal lightness of the cake into a tantalizing symphony of flavors. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present an array of tantalizing recipes that will guide you in crafting the perfect lime glaze, elevating your angel food cake to a masterpiece worthy of any special occasion. From simple and straightforward preparations to more elaborate techniques, you'll find the inspiration you need to create a dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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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.

CLASSIC ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LIME GLAZE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 3/4 cups large egg whites (about 14), at room temperature
1 tablespoon warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lime Glaze for Classic Angel Food Cake
Freshly grated lime zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • With a fine sieve, sift together flour and 3/4 cup of the sugar four times.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat together egg whites and water until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium-high and sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. In six additions, sift dry ingredients over meringue, folding in quickly but gently.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
  • Invert pan on its legs or over the neck of a glass bottle, and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Carefully run a long offset spatula or knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the pan to release cake. Place on a plate, bottom side up; cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
  • Just before serving, poke the top of the angel food cake all over with a skewer. Pour glaze over cake and garnish with lime zest.

LIME GLAZE FOR CLASSIC ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Use this recipe to make Classic Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes about 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until combined.

LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime cream frosting topped with toasted coconut. It went over big! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and yolks. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and zest. Cook over simmering water while gradually whisking in butter. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Strain; refrigerate until completely cool., In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar. Gently fold into lime mixture. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with 2/3 cup lime mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake. Frost top and sides with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

KEY LIME POUND CAKE WITH GLAZE



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This is a variation of the recipe that was in the April 2011 Southern Living magazine. It is a very moist cake with a delicate Key lime taste--not too overpowering. The basic pound cake recipe is from my grandmother, who was well known for her pound cakes!

Provided by kp1971us

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup shortening
3 cups cake flour, sifted
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup Key lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Key lime juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; line with parchment paper.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and shortening together with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add flour mixture, eggs, and cream alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in Key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; remove cake from the pan to cool completely.
  • While cake cools, combine powdered sugar, Key lime juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Immediately brush glaze over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.8 calories, Carbohydrate 89.9 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 90.2 mg, Sugar 60.7 g

LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This is such an old time recipe--always a fave for birthdays, young and old alike, because it's so light tasting after a big meal. I usually make it with lemon pie filling, but this tastes even better! I actually would rather make the angel food from a mix as opposed to homemade--it's one of those instances where I find packaged is superior!

Provided by Jan in Lanark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (7 1/2 ounce) package sheriff lemon pie filling or 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package lime pie filling
1 baked angel food cake
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Prepare pie filling according to directions and chill.
  • Slice cooled cake into 3 layers and spread half of the chilled filling between layers.
  • Whip the cream and fold into the remaining pie filling.
  • Spread mixture over top and sides of cake.
  • Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes for the glaze to get the best flavor.
  • If you don't have powdered sugar, you can make your own by blending granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it's fine and powdery.
  • Be sure to let the glaze cool slightly before pouring it over the cake, otherwise it will be too thin and runny.
  • If you want a thicker glaze, you can add more powdered sugar.
  • You can also add other flavors to the glaze, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or orange zest.

Conclusion:

Lime glaze is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and moisture to your angel food cake. It's perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. So next time you're looking for a dessert that's both impressive and delicious, give lime glaze angel food cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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