Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Bake: 27 Minutes
Cool: 30 Minutes
a.. 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
b.. 1/4 teaspoon salt
c.. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
d.. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
e.. 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
f.. 1 cup sugar
g.. 1 cup sifted cake flour
h.. 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
i.. 1 teaspoon lemon zest
j.. Caramel-Orange Sauce -see below
k.. Candied Lemons (optional) -see below
Preparation
1.. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat egg whites and salt at high speed with an
electric mixer until foamy. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Add cream of
tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar, a few tablespoons at a time,
beating until firm peaks form. Fold in flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Fold in
coconut and lemon zest.
2.. 2. Spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, spreading evenly. Cut
through batter with a knife to break air pockets. Bake 27 minutes or until cake
springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool completely.
3.. 3. Loosen cake from sides of pan, and invert onto a plate. Drizzle with
Caramel-Orange Sauce; top with Candied Lemons, if desired.
Caramel-Orange Sauce
a.. 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
b.. 4 tablespoons butter
c.. 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
d.. 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Preparation
1.. Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer,
stirring often, 10 minutes. Stir in liqueur.
Candied Lemons
a.. 6 large organic lemons, sliced $
b.. 3 cups sugar
Preparation
1.. 1. Cook lemons in boiling water to cover 5 minutes. Drain.
2.. 2. Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat,
stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon slices. Simmer 30 minutes or
until soft and translucent.
3.. 3. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Remove lemon slices with a
slotted spoon, reserving sugar syrup for another use, if desired. Drain lemons
on a wire rack; let stand until dry.
~ Enjoy the recipes and bon appettit ~
Arlette Arthur
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