Lemon Angel Food Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Dessert

This Lemon Angel Food Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This moist, fat-free cake is delicious on its own or with our light lemon sauce. It's the perfect ending to a rich dinner.

Ingredients

2 large lemons
1 c. cake flour
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1.67 c. 12-14 large egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

Prepare Angel Food Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. From lemons, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside. On waxed paper, mix flour and confectioners' sugar; set aside.
In large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Beating at high speed, sprinkle in granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until whites stand in stiff peaks.
Sift flour mixture over egg whites, one-third at a time, folding in with rubber spatula after each addition, just until flour mixture is completely incorporated. Fold in grated lemon peel.
Spoon batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom; with metal spatula, gently spread evenly. Bake cake 35 to 40 minutes, until top springs back when lightly touched with finger. Invert cake in pan on funnel or bottle; cool completely in pan.
Meanwhile, prepare Lemon Sauce: From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch until blended. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, margarine or butter, and 2/3 cup water; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Transfer sauce to bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
With metal spatula, carefully loosen cake from pan; place on cake plate. Serve cake with sauce.
Each serving cake only: About 115 calories, 4 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat, 0 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium.
Each tablespoon sauce: About 25 calories, 0 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon Angel Food Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon Angel Food Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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