ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Using only 6 ingredients, this perfect angel food cake bakes up tall, light, and airy. For best results, read the recipe in full before beginning and have all your ingredients ready to go. Enjoy!
Provided by Sally
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower middle position and preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the sugar until fine and powdery. Remove 1 cup and set aside to use in step 3; keep the rest inside the food processor. Add the cake flour and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5-10 times until sugar/flour/salt mixture is aerated and light.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites and cream of tartar together on medium-low until foamy, about 1 minute. Switch to medium-high and slowly add the 1 cup of sugar you set aside. Whip until soft peaks form, about 5-6 minutes. See photo and video above for a visual. Add the vanilla extract, then beat just until incorporated.
- In 3 additions, slowly sift the flour mixture into the egg white mixture using a fine mesh strainer, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition. To avoid deflating or a dense cake, don't add the flour mixture all at once. Sift and very slowly fold in several additions. This is important! Pour and spread batter into an ungreased 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Shimmy the pan on the counter to smooth down the surface.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. The cake will rise up very tall while baking. Remove from the oven, then cool the cake completely upside-down set on a wire rack, about 3 hours. (Upside-down so the bottom of the tube pan is right-side up, see photo and video above.) Once cooled, run a thin knife around the edges and gently tap the pan on the counter until the cake releases.
- If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Slice the cake with a sharp serrated knife. Regular knives can easily squish the cake. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
STRAWBERRY ANGEL FOOD DESSERT
Angel food pieces are topped with sweetened cream cheese, whipped topping and strawberries in glaze in this chilled, layered dessert.
Provided by TABKAT
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crumble the cake into a 9x13 inch dish.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Mash the cake down with your hands and spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake.
- In a bowl, combine strawberries and glaze until strawberries are evenly coated. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 241.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
TOASTED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES
Toasted angel food cake with laughing strawberries and lemon cream cheese frosting is light, fluffy, fun, and so yummy!
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place 1 3/4 cups sugar in a food processor and blend until superfine, about 2 minutes.
- Sift half the fine sugar, cake flour, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk egg whites, water, cream of tartar, and lemon extract together in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Beat in remaining fine sugar using an electric mixer until medium peaks form. Sprinkle some of the flour mixture on top; stir in gently. Repeat with the rest of the flour mixture. Spoon batter carefully into an ungreased fluted tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and let cool completely, at least 25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and creamy. Add lemon juice; beat until just blended. Gradually mix in all but 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar on low speed until frosting is just blended. Stir in lemon zest.
- Mix 3/4 cup strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries thoroughly in a bowl with 2 tablespoons white sugar.
- Cut a curved, smile-shaped line near the bottom of each whole strawberry; carefully cut another, flatter curve above. Connect the two curves and carve out space between to create the smile. Leave room above the smile and below the leaves for eyeballs.
- Place reserved 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Dust hands with sugar and roll a tiny amount of stiff decorator icing between your fingers into a small ball. Place it on the strawberry, above the smile. Make another ball and stick it next to the first one. Stick 1 black sugar pearl onto each frosting ball to create eyes. Repeat with remaining whole strawberries.
- Remove cake carefully from the pan, scraping edges from side if needed. Slice into 6 slices about 2 inches thick. Spread 2 tablespoons butter equally on the outside of the slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a cake slice; toast until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Place toasted cake on a plate. Spoon some frosting on top and let it drip down. Spoon sugared berries around the cake and place a smiling strawberry on top. Repeat with remaining cake slices, frosting, and berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9 calories, Carbohydrate 84.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 71 g
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Angel food cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. With its light, fluffy texture and delicate taste, it is a perfect choice for warm weather occasions, such as picnics and backyard barbecues. However, this traditional recipe can be enhanced with the addition of a few new ingredients that will elevate its flavor to new heights.
The Importance of Fresh Strawberries
One of the key components of this recipe is fresh strawberries. While it is tempting to use frozen or canned strawberries, there is simply no substitute for fresh fruit. Not only do fresh strawberries have a vibrant, juicy flavor, but they also add a beautiful pop of color that makes this dessert irresistible.
Brown Sugar Crumbs
The addition of brown sugar crumbs gives this angel food cake recipe a unique twist. Brown sugar has a deeper, more complex flavor than white sugar, with hints of molasses and caramel. When combined with butter and flour, it creates a crunchy, crumbly topping that adds texture and depth to the cake.
The Secret to Perfect Angel Food Cake
There are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind when making angel food cake. First and foremost, it is essential to whip the egg whites until they are stiff peaks form. This process can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes, depending on your mixer and the number of egg whites you are using. Adding cream of tartar or lemon juice can help stabilize the egg whites and make them easier to whip.
Once you have whipped the egg whites, it is important to fold in the dry ingredients gently. Overmixing can cause the egg whites to deflate, resulting in a dense, heavy cake. For this recipe, cornstarch and cake flour are used to give the cake its light, fluffy texture.
The Final Touches
When the cake has finished baking and cooled for a few minutes, it is time to add the brown sugar crumbs and fresh strawberries. The brown sugar crumb mixture is sprinkled on top of the cake, while the strawberries are sliced and arranged evenly on top. For an extra touch of sweetness, you can drizzle the cake with a little bit of honey or syrup.
This Angel Food Cake with Brown Sugar Crumbs and Strawberries recipe is perfect for any occasion. It is a light, refreshing dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of fluffy cake, crunchy crumbs, and juicy strawberries is simply irresistible. Serve it on a warm summer evening, and you will be the hit of the party.