ORANGE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE AND TROPICAL-FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge
Categories Cake Mixer Egg Dessert Bake High Fiber Wedding Orange Tropical Fruit Kiwi Mango Spring Passion Fruit Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For sauce:
- Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high; boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Place pan over low heat; stir until caramel bits dissolve and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat; add butter, cardamom, and pinch of salt. Stir until butter melts. Cool.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature or rewarm over low heat before using.
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift powdered sugar, flour, and salt 3 times. Place in medium bowl.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until whites are opaque and soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar, beating until whites are thick and shiny and fluffy peaks form (peaks should droop over gently; do not overbeat). Add orange peel and vanilla; beat just until blended. Sift 1/4 of flour mixture over whites. Using large rubber spatula, gently fold flour mixture into whites. Repeat with remaining flour mixture in 3 more additions. Transfer batter to ungreased 10-inch-diameter angel food cake pan with removable bottom and 4-inch-high sides (do not use nonstick pan); smooth top.
- Bake cake until golden and springy to touch, about 50 minutes. Immediately invert pan onto work surface if pan has feet, or invert center tube of pan onto neck of bottle or funnel. Cool cake completely.
- Gently tap bottom edge of pan on work surface while rotating pan until cake loosens. Transfer to platter. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.
- For compote:
- Cut all peel and white pith from oranges. Using small sharp knife and working over bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to release orange segments into bowl. Squeeze remaining juice from membranes into bowl. If orange segments are large, cut each in half or thirds. Cut passion fruits in half; scoop out pulp and add to orange segments. Add remaining fruits, sugar, mint, and pinch of salt. Toss gently to combine. DO HEAD: an be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
- Slice cake; transfer to plates. Spoon compote alongside; top with caramel.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH FRUIT
"I get so many compliments on this dish, and it's so simple to make," says Jennifer Drake of Evans, Georgia. Fruit and peach pie filling create a lovely sauce for angel food cake-in just 10 minutes!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pie filling, strawberries, oranges and apples. Fold in bananas. Spoon a heaping 1/2 cupful over each slice of cake. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROSEMARY-THYME ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE COMPOTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift the cake flour, 3/4 cup superfine sugar and the salt onto a piece of parchment paper. Sift the flour mixture a second time onto another piece of parchment; set aside. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 4 more minutes. Gradually beat in the remaining 1 cup superfine sugar; increase the speed to high and beat until the egg whites are stiff and glossy, about 7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, rosemary, thyme and lemon zest.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, until fully incorporated with no pockets of dry ingredients. Transfer the batter to an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan. Bake until golden and the cake springs back when pressed, 40 to 45 minutes. Invert the cake pan onto a small funnel or bottle neck and let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the compote: Combine the brown sugar, rum, 1/2 cup water and the rosemary and thyme sprigs in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the pineapple, return to a gentle simmer and cook until the pineapple is softened and the liquid is syrupy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cool, about 1 hour. Remove the herb sprigs.
- Loosen the edge of the cake with a knife, tap the sides of the pan against the counter and unmold the cake onto a platter. Slice and serve with the compote.
GRILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CITRUS COMPOTE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the Citrus Compote: Zest 1 grapefruit and set aside for the Grapefruit Whipped Cream. Cut off the top and bottom of an orange and place it on the counter flat side down. Cut the outer peel and pith off. Cut into chunks, removing as much pith as possible. Repeat with the remaining citrus fruits (including the zested grapefruit). Add the citrus chunks to a medium saucepot with 1/2 cup of water, the sugar and a handful of mint. Bring to low boil over medium heat and cook, occasionally stir gently making sure not to break up the fruit too much, until slightly syrupy and the sugar is dissolved, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the mint and reserve, it will thicken slightly as it cools.
- For the Grapefruit Whipped Cream: Add the cream and zest to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a bowl with a hand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until peaks are medium-stiff. Refrigerate.
- For the Angel Food Cake: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat. Slice the angel food cake in half along the equator. Place each half on the grill and toast on both sides until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place the bottom of the grilled angel food cake on a platter and spoon about half of the whipped cream over top. Use a slotted spoon to spoon some of the citrus compote over the whipped cream (don't use too much syrup or the whipped cream will be too runny). Place the top half of the cake on top (like a whipped cream sandwich). Spoon the other half of the whipped cream over top and spoon more of the citrus compote on. Garnish with mint leaves. Slice and serve like a layer cake.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH GRAPEFRUIT COMPOTE
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar, and the salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg whites with the cream of tartar and the vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to high and gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time. Beat until the egg whites form glossy, medium-stiff peaks.
- Sift about one-third of the flour mixture onto the egg whites and fold in with a large rubber spatula until almost completely incorporated. Continue sifting and folding in the flour mixture until all of the flour is incorporated.
- Spoon the batter into an ungreased tube pan, gently smoothing the top. Bake until golden brown and the top springs back when gently pressed, 35 to 40 minutes. Turn the pan upside down on a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the cake, then invert to release from the pan.
- Make the compote: Combine the sugar, cinnamon stick, grapefruit peel and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a brisk simmer and cook until syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
- Meanwhile, use a serrated knife to cut the peel and pith off of the grapefruit. Working over a bowl, use a sharp paring knife to cut between the membranes and release the grapefruit segments. Pour the sugar syrup over the grapefruit segments and let stand at room temperature for at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour (the longer the compote sits, the more it infuses). Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
- Serve the angel food cake topped with grapefruit compote.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326, Sodium 119 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 57 grams
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE
Make and share this Angel Food Cake With Mixed Berry Compote recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE CAKE:.
- Preheat oven ot 325°F Rinse a 10-inch angel food cake or tube pan with cold water and drain.
- Sift together the cake flour and 1 cup of the sugar. Repeat the sifting 3 times, then set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add the cream ot tartar and salt. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Sift a third of the flour-sugar mixture into the beaten egg whites, folding quickly with a rubber spatula until no flour shows. Repeat the process twice again with a third of the flour-sugar mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the cake is springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Immeditely invert the pan onto a cooling rack. Let the cake cool ompletely in the pan. Run a thin knife around the edge to loosen before unmolding.
- TO MAKE COMPOTE::.
- IN a medium bowl, combine all the berries, orange juice or liqueur, and sugar. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Stir the mixture just before serving.
- TO SERVE:.
- Place a slice of the cake onto a dessert plate and surround it with some of the compote.
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Angel food cake with tropical fruit compote is a perfect dessert for those who love light and airy cakes with sweet and tangy fruit flavors. This cake is a heavenly creation that is easy to make and delicious. The cake is made with minimal ingredients but requires some care while baking to achieve the desired texture. The tropical fruit compote is a perfect accompaniment to the cake and adds a burst of fruity flavor to each bite. In this article, we will explore what this cake is all about and its key features that make it a perfect choice for any occasion.
What is Angel Food Cake?
Angel food cake is made with just a few basic ingredients such as egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, flour, and flavoring. The cake is baked without any oil or butter, which makes it very light and fluffy. The cake gets its signature texture from the whipped egg whites, which provide structure to the cake without the need for any leavening agents. The cake is usually served with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or fruit compote.
What is Tropical Fruit Compote?
Tropical fruit compote is a mixture of fruits that are cooked in sugar and water until they are soft and juicy. The fruits used in this recipe vary, but some common examples are mango, pineapple, kiwi, strawberry, and papaya. This sweet and tangy sauce is used as a topping for desserts, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt bowls.
How to Make Angel Food Cake with Tropical Fruit Compote?
To make angel food cake, you will need:
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 12 large eggs)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make the tropical fruit compote, you will need:
- 2 cups mixed tropical fruit, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions for Angel Food Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Make sure the rack is in the middle of the oven.
- Combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until the egg whites are frothy and almost double in volume (about 2 minutes).
- Add the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until it is all added. Increase the speed to high and continue to beat until the egg whites are stiff (about 5-7 more minutes).
- Sift the flour over the egg white mixture and fold it in gently using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Add the vanilla extract and give it one final fold.
- Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springs back to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and turn the pan upside down on its legs or on a bottle neck. Let cool completely (at least 2 hours).
- Use a knife to loosen the cake from the pan and remove it from the pan.
Instructions for Tropical Fruit Compote
- Combine the mixed tropical fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fruit is soft and the liquid has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Final Thoughts
Angel food cake with tropical fruit compote is a perfect dessert for any occasion. This light and airy cake with a tangy fruit compote is an excellent combination that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The cake is easy to make, but you need to be careful while baking to achieve the desired texture. The tropical fruit compote is a perfect accompaniment to the cake and will add a burst of fruity flavor to each bite. It is advisable to serve this cake on the same day it is baked to preserve its texture and flavor.