Angel Food Cake And Blueberry Pie Filling Recipe
Introduction
Angel food cake is a light and fluffy cake made with egg whites, sugar, and flour. It's perfect for summer desserts because it's light and airy. One way to elevate the flavor of angel food cake is by adding blueberry pie filling on top. This recipe will show you how to make an angel food cake and blueberry pie filling that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the angel food cake, you will need:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 egg whites
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the blueberry pie filling, you will need:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Angel Food Cake
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Sift cake flour and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar together.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
4. Add cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add the remaining cup of sugar to the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Add vanilla extract to the egg whites and fold in the sifted flour and sugar mixture.
7. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake upside down on a wire rack for at least an hour before removing it from the pan.
Blueberry Pie Filling
1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and lemon juice.
4. Add the cornstarch mixture to the blueberries and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly
1. Cut the cooled angel food cake into slices.
2. Spoon the blueberry pie filling over the slices of cake.
3. Serve and enjoy!
Conclusion
This angel food cake and blueberry pie filling recipe is a perfect summer dessert. The light and fluffy angel food cake pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy blueberry pie filling. Plus, it's easy to make and is sure to impress your guests. Give this recipe a try and enjoy!