Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
Once you’ve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance you’ll never want it any other way. With a crisp, golden brown crust reminiscent of toasted marshmallows and that tender melt-in-your-mouth interior you’ve come to expect from angel food cake, this is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dessert recipes for fast and delicious results.
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What is angel food cake?
Angel food cake is a type of sponge cake that is made with egg whites, flour, sugar, and cream of tartar. The cake gets its name from its angelic white color and light, airy texture. Angel food cake is traditionally baked in a tube pan and served with fruit or whipped cream.
It is a popular choice for summertime celebrations such as Fourth of July and Memorial Day. While angel food cake is often thought of as being a bit plain, it can be flavored with extracts, such as almond or vanilla. When made correctly, angel food cake is a delicate and delicious dessert that is sure to please any crowd.
What toppings can you add to angel food cake?
With this recipe we’ve gone with the classic of some strawberries and blueberries with maple syrup cream.
However, there are many other delicious toppings that can be used to dress up this simple dessert. For instance, crumbled cookies or toasted nuts make an excellent topping for angel food cake.
You can also experiment with different fruits, such as blackberries, raspberries, or even tropical fruits like kiwi. If you want to add a little extra sweetness, you can drizzle angel food cake with a chocolate or caramel sauce. No matter what toppings you choose, angel food cake is sure to be a hit!
What you need to make broiled angel food cake
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream
- 1-2 T. real maple syrup
- 1 angel food cake, homemade or purchased
- 5 T. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and cut into chunks or slices
- ½ pint fresh blueberries, washed
How to make the recipe
In a large glass bowl, combine 1 pint of heavy whipping cream with a hand or immersion blender until it doubles in size and becomes fluffy. Continue to drizzle maple syrup into the bowl while blending until the mixture is light and airy. Cover and refrigerate after serving.
Place the oven’s top rack on the highest setting and turn on the broiler.
Due to its round shape, angel food cake is normally cut into a series of wedges. However, the pieces will not brown evenly under the broiler if cut like this. Instead, carefully slice the angel food cake with a sharp knife into equally thick sections by making a series of parallel 2” wide cuts, starting on one side of the cake and working toward the opposite side. Trim the pieces so they are all approximately the same size. The result should be uniformly sized pieces that will brown evenly.
Place the angel food cake slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter. Turn each piece over and repeat on the other side.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for a golden-brown crust to form. (You may need to rotate the baking sheet to get uniform results). Keep an eye on the cake while it’s cooking since it can burn quickly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn over each slice of angel food cake after toasting. Toast the other side until golden brown under the broiler once again.
To assemble, spread maple whipped cream over each slice and add fresh berries.
Storing the recipe
You will need to store any leftover angel cake in the refrigerator and it will last there for about a week without any cream on it. Make sure you wrap it in plastic to stop the cake drying out.
You can also freeze it before any cream or berries are added. Use freezer bags and freeze once it is cooled. Use within 3 months.
Recipe tips
This recipe can be made with your favorite homemade angel food cake recipe or with the store-bought variety. However, if you buy a pre-made cake, look for one that is not packaged inside a disposable baking pan. The exterior of cakes sold like this tend to be very sticky, which makes them more difficult to slice. Look for one that is packaged with just plastic wrap around it for protection, instead.
Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
Use your angel food cake in a new way with these fruit toppings and delicious maple syrup whipped cream
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream
- 1-2 T. real maple syrup
- 1 angel food cake, homemade or purchased
- 5 T. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and cut into chunks or slices
- ½ pint fresh blueberries, washed
Instructions
In a large glass bowl, blend 1 pint of heavy whipping cream with a hand or immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture. Then, drizzle maple syrup into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
Place your oven’s top rack on the highest setting and turn the broiler on high.
Due to its round shape, angel food cake is normally cut into a series of wedges. However, the pieces will not brown evenly under the broiler if cut like this. Instead, carefully slice the angel food cake with a sharp knife into equally thick sections by making a series of parallel 2” wide cuts, starting on one side of the cake and working toward the opposite side. Trim the pieces so they are all approximately the same size. The result should be uniformly sized pieces that will brown evenly.
Place the angel food cake slices on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush the top with melted butter. Turn over each piece and repeat on the other side.
Place baking sheet under the broiler until a golden-brown crust starts to form. (You may need to rotate the baking sheet to get uniform results). Keep a close eye on the cake during this time because it can burn very quickly. Once toasted, remove baking sheet from oven and turn over each piece of angel food cake. Place back under the broiler and toast the remaining side until golden brown.
To serve, arrange toasted slices on individual serving plates and top with maple whipped cream and fresh berries.
Notes
This recipe can be made with your favorite homemade angel food cake recipe or with the store-bought variety. However, if you buy a pre-made cake, look for one that is not packaged inside a disposable baking pan. The exterior of cakes sold like this tend to be very sticky, which makes them more difficult to slice. Look for one that is packaged with just plastic wrap around it for protection, instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
