Angel Food Cake With Cherry Pie Filling And Cream Cheese
Introduction
Angel food cake is a light and fluffy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's typically made with egg whites, sugar, and flour, and has a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. One of the best things about angel food cake is that it's versatile and can be used in a variety of desserts. In this article, we'll explore how to make an angel food cake with cherry pie filling and cream cheese that's sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the cake, you'll need:
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
12 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cherry pie filling, you'll need:
1 can cherry pie filling
For the cream cheese topping, you'll need:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Sift the cake flour and 3/4 cups of the granulated sugar together in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they become frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites and continue to beat until they form stiff peaks.
Gradually add the remaining 3/4 cups of granulated sugar to the egg whites and continue to beat until the mixture becomes glossy.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spatula until it's fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan and smooth out the top.
Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until it's golden brown and springs back when touched.
Remove the cake from the oven and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the cherry pie filling:
Open the can of cherry pie filling and set it aside.
For the cream cheese topping:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it's smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue to beat until the mixture becomes fluffy.
Assembly:
Cut the cooled angel food cake into three layers using a serrated knife.
Place the bottom layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese topping on top.
Add a layer of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese topping.
Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the cake.
Finish off the top of the cake with a layer of cream cheese topping and cherry pie filling.
Conclusion
Angel food cake with cherry pie filling and cream cheese is a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, it's sure to impress your guests. The cherry pie filling adds a sweet and tart flavor that complements the cake perfectly, while the cream cheese topping adds a rich and creamy texture. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious it can be!
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