Angel Food Cake And Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Introduction
Angel food cake and apple pie filling is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The light and airy texture of the angel food cake pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the apple pie filling, making for a mouth-watering combination.
Ingredients
For the angel food cake, you will need:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the apple pie filling, you will need:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Angel Food Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together cake flour and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour mixture over the egg whites, and gently fold until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, use a knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan, and remove the cake from the pan.
Apple Pie Filling
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together sliced apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the apple mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Assembly
To assemble the dessert, cut the angel food cake into slices and place a generous amount of apple pie filling on top of each slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Conclusion
Angel food cake and apple pie filling is a simple yet delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The light and fluffy texture of the angel food cake combined with the sweet and tangy apple pie filling is a match made in heaven. This recipe is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion. Give it a try and see for yourself!