Angel food cake is known for its light texture but can sometimes be bland in taste. Alton Brown suggests enhancing this cake by incorporating lemon or orange extracts, which add a bright flavor without overwhelming the sweet profile. Citrus extracts are easy to make and significantly boost the flavor of the cake, offering a simple way to revive an otherwise mild dessert. While zest can also impart flavor, it may alter the cake's texture, making extracts a preferable choice for those seeking a more subtle enhancement.
Citrus extracts are flavor bombs. They are made by soaking the fruity rind or zest in vodka or other neutral-tasting alcohol.
If you choose to use lemon extract, you get the lemon taste without any of the tart bitterness that you get with fresh lemon juice.
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