Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Julia Dowling Rutland Citrus lovers will enjoy the bright flavors in each bite of Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake thanks to the fresh lemon juice and zest in the cake, orange liqueur in the sauce, and candied lemons as the garnish.

Ingredients

12 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Caramel-Orange Sauce
Candied Lemons (optional)

Instructions

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.
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.
Loosen cake from sides of pan, and invert onto a plate. Drizzle with Caramel-Orange Sauce; top with Candied Lemons, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipe | MyRecipes 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 12 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Dessert

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Hormone Balance: Kefir Green Goddess Dressing Hormone Support: Collagen Beauty Water for PCOS Hormone Balance: Arugula and Walnut Pesto for PCOS Hormone Balance: Probiotic Green Goddess Dressing PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad Metabolic Health: Sorrel Soup for PCOS

Browse All Dessert Recipes