PECAN CINNAMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Pecan Cinnamon Angel Food Cake image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping, divided
1 (10-inch) store-bought angel food cake
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
Whipped topping, store-bought

Steps:

Carefully cut off 1-inch top of angel food cake; set aside. Cut down into cake and gently remove core of cake, leaving a 1-inch thick border from bottom and around sides. Crumble cored cake into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, stir together cake pieces, cream cheese, brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon.
Fill center ring of angel food cake with mixture. Place cake top back on.
Frost cake with whipped topping. Garnish with chopped pecans and ground cinnamon.