key lime angel food cake w/ key lime frosting
This is my signature cake (I can't believe I'm sharing it). THIS CAKE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR OUTSIDE SUMMER PARTIES - the frosting does not hold up well in heat or humidity, it will flop - so keep it in a cool place or refrigerator.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
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yield
1 - me! LOL!
Ingredients
- KEY LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE:
- 1 box angel food cake mix (boxed or homemade)
- - key lime juice
- - water
- - green & yellow food coloring
- FLUFFY KEY LIME FROSTING:
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- - green & yellow food coloring
How To Make key lime angel food cake w/ key lime frosting
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Step 1CAKE: Make cake according to directions on package; whatever the package amount says for the water - use 1/2 key lime juice & 1/2 water & green/yellow food coloring. Cool completely. NOTE: For instantce...if it calls for 1 1/2 C water --- use 3/4 C water & 3/4 C key lime juice. -
Step 2FROSTING: Combine all ingredients (except key lime juice, vanilla & food coloring) into a stainless steel bowl (works the best). Place over boiling water or dutch oven. Beat with a electric hand mixer at high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks; about 7 minutes). Remove from heat; add key lime juice, vanilla & food coloring.
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Step 3NOTE: Frost cake immediately since frosting will harden to a marshmallow-like consistantly & will not spread when hard.
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