Toasted Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd
Toasted Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd is a light and elegant dessert featuring airy, toasted angel food cake slices topped with bright, tangy lemon curd. The cake is made from whipped egg whites, sugar, and flour, while the curd typically includes lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and butter. This combination is a classic American treat, often enjoyed in the spring and summer.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the sugar in both the cake and the curd, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter in the curd. It provides a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the lemon, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.07 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 80g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Angel food cake is unique for being a fat-free sponge that relies solely on whipped egg whites for its structure, making it a historically popular 'light' dessert. The pairing with lemon curd creates a perfect balance of sweet and tart, highlighting a classic American approach to simple, bright flavors.
