Angel Food Cake Recipe With Cherry Pie Filling
Introduction
Angel food cake is a classic dessert that is light, airy, and fluffy. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's easy to make. Adding cherry pie filling to the cake gives it a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. This recipe is perfect for those who want to try something new and delicious.
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cherry pie filling, you will need:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar.
3. In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
4. Add the cream of tartar and salt, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, a little at a time, and beat until the egg whites form stiff peaks.
6. Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.
7. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites until well combined.
8. Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth out the top.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour.
11. Once the cake has cooled, use a knife to loosen the sides of the cake from the pan.
12. Gently remove the cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate.
13. Using a spoon, spread the cherry pie filling on top of the cake.
14. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Be sure to use an ungreased angel food cake pan. Greasing the pan can cause the cake to fall.
- Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature before beating them.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be dense and heavy.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the cherry pie filling.
Variations
If you don't like cherry pie filling, you can use any other fruit filling or topping. Blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry are all great options.
Conclusion
This angel food cake recipe with cherry pie filling is a delicious and easy dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a dessert that is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Give it a try today!