BURNT SUGAR ANGEL FOOD CAKE

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Start with a mix, and end with a deliciously different Angel Food. A good friend passed this recipe on to me. I used walnuts, and it sent the taste over the top !

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (18 ounce) package angel food cake mix
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 cup sifted icing sugar
2 tablespoons soft butter
2 tablespoons cream

Steps:

  • Over med. high heat, melt the sugar in a saucepan,stirring constantly.
  • WARNING: The hot sugar will be overheated at this point and will almost explode when you add the water. Be very careful, keeping your face back, and adding the water carefully.
  • Add the water, and boil for 7 min's,remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the cake according to directions on the box, but substitute 1/4 cup of the water with 1/4 cup of the prepared sugar syrup.
  • Fold the toasted pecans into the batter.
  • Without spraying or greasing the pan, pour the cake batter directly into the Angel Food pan.
  • Bake for about 35-40 min's, then remove from pan to cool.
  • For icing, beat the icing sugar,butter, cream and remaining syrup together, sprad over the cake.
  • You can add more icing sugar or cream to make a nice consistency to spread over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3801.6, Fat 112.9, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 3938.3, Carbohydrate 669.8, Fiber 12, Sugar 447.3, Protein 56.3

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