Angel Food Cake with Lemon Honey Yogurt Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: California Light and Healthy

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(16)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 to 16 servings

Times:

Prep: 14 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 54 min

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Ingredients

Cake:

12 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cake flour
Fresh mint sprigs

Sauce:

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Special equipment: a 10-inch nonstick angel food cake pan

Directions

For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on medium speed until frothy. Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 to 4 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks, about 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle the flour over the egg white mixture. Using a spatula, carefully fold in the flour until incorporated. Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch nonstick angel food cake pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is browned and a skewer inserted halfway between the inner and outer wall of the pan comes out clean. Invert the pan on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

For the sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour into a serving pitcher.

Using a spatula, loosen the cake around the sides and middle. Release the cake and place on a serving plate. Cut into slices and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and mint sprigs.

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recipe Angel Food Cake with Lemon Honey Yogurt Sauce
Melissa St. Louis, MO 09-29-2009
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My first attempt at angelfood
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the easiest cake I have ever made. It was so delicious. The cake had great texture and great flavor. I was... hesitant to make it after reading the reviews, but decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did. I think it helped to see her make it on the program. The icing was just as good. My 6 yr old neice helped me make it all, and she gobbled it up. Thank you Giada!Read more
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Erin Dallas, TX 09-07-2009
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Delicious Angel Food Cake!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the cake and the sauce and it was amazing. I was a little skeptical because of the reviews, but it turned out great... and was very light, moist and flavorful. Read more
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Kerry Babylon, NY 06-02-2009
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Great Sauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did not make the cake because of the reviews I read below. However, I could not resist making the sauce. I poured it over... another angel food cake recipe I followed and it was decadent! The tartness of the lemon balances out with the sweetness of the cake and they are a perfect match!Read more
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Stephanie Murphy, TX 04-18-2009
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Not So Good
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I saw this recipe on the show and made it that same day. I had not made angel food cake before, but most Giada recipes are so... good that I was willing to try. However, I was very disappointed. This is why as a general rule I only make recipes that have been rated by others and have 4 or 5 stars. Save your ingredients and your time by looking for another recipe.Read more
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Caitlin Northridge, CA 04-15-2009
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ive had better
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

i didnt like having the yogurt sauce on it... and you could really taste the egg whites which i didnt care for... but maybe... with a better sauce it would mask the egg whitesRead more
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AMANDA CAROL STREAM, IL 04-11-2009
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COULDN'T GET IT :(
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I was so excited to try this but I can't get it to rise!! very bummed. the batter tasted great it just turned out so flat.... love the yogurt sauce though. i dip my fruit in it.Read more