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Blueberry Lemon Angel Food Cake

Blueberry Lemon Angel Food Cake for a Refreshingly Light Dessert

This Blueberry Lemon Angel Food Cake is a delightful, low-fat dessert bursting with fresh flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted multiple times to aerate
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch enhances tenderness
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar adjust for taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 12 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flavor enhancer
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest adds fresh aroma
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries best texture
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adjust thickness as needed
  • 2 slices lemon for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tube pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch five times.
  3. Combine 3/4 cup of granulated sugar with a pinch of salt.
  4. Begin beating your egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  5. Slowly add the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to the whipped egg whites while beating on high speed.
  6. Toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then fold them into the egg white mixture.
  7. Pour half of the batter into an ungreased tube pan, followed by half of the flour-dusted blueberries.
  8. Bake for 40 to 43 minutes, or until golden brown and springs back when touched.
  9. Once baked, invert the cake onto a cooling rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze by whisking together lemon juice and powdered sugar.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure no egg yolk touches the egg whites for the best volume. Cool the cake upside down to maintain texture.

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