Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
Once youโve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance youโll never want it any other way. With a crisp, golden-brown crust reminiscent of toasted marshmallows and that tender melt-in-your-mouth interior youโve come to expect from angel food cake, this is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dessert recipes.
This is the perfect semi-homemade dessert for all your summer BBQs and get-togethers where you need to bring something or put together something at the last minute. Way to impress your guests or hosts!
Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
Due to its round shape, angel food cake is normally cut into wedges before serving. However, the pieces will not brown evenly under the broiler if cut like this. Instead, this angel food cake is carefully cut into uniform 2-inch wide slices, working from one side to the other. Once sliced, trim the pieces so they are all approximately the same size.
Ingredients:
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream
- 1-2 T. real maple syrup
- 1 t. real vanilla extract
- 1 angel food cake, homemade or purchased, sliced as described above
- 5 T. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and slicedยฝ pint fresh blueberries, washed
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Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream
- 1-2 T. real maple syrup
- 1 t. real vanilla extract
- 1 angel food cake homemade or purchased, sliced as described above
- 5 T. unsalted butter melted
- 1 pint fresh strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
- ยฝ pint fresh blueberries washed
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, blend 1-pint heavy whipping cream with a hand or immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture. Drizzle maple syrup and vanilla extract into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.ย
- Place your ovenโs top rack on the second highest setting and turn the broiler on โHigh.โ Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Place the angel food cake slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the melted butter. Turn over each piece and repeat on the other side.
- Place baking sheet under the broiler until the angel food cake turns golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Tip: You may need to rotate the baking sheet to get uniform results. Keep a very close eye on the cake during this time because it can burn very quickly. Once toasted, remove the baking sheet from oven and turn over each slice. Place back under the broiler and toast the remaining side until golden brown. approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before arranging the toasted slices on individual serving plates. Top with some maple whipped cream and fresh berries and serve immediately. Enjoy!ย ย ย
