Strawberry-Topped Angel Food Cake Baked with Citrus Flavor
Let's bake up an Orange-infused Angel Food Cake with Strawberries – a delectable twist on the traditional recipe! This scrumptious dessert beautifully compliments the included Lemon Curd, making a fantastic use of leftover egg yolks.
Orange Angel Food Cake
Our take on this heavenly dessert draws inspiration from the Orange Cream Angel Food Cake.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar (divided)
- 12 egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange and Strawberry Toppings:
- Fresh strawberries
- Orange juice (for brushing cake layers)
- Orange buttercream (see the Orange Buttercream recipe below)
- Orange whipped cream (similar to the Orange Cream Filling below)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sift together the flour and 3/4 cup of the sugar. Set aside.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt. Continue whipping until medium-stiff peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the sifted ingredients gradually. Pour batter into a 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely upside-down.
- Cut the cake into thirds. Brush layers with orange juice. Fill with whipped cream or orange buttercream and fresh strawberries.
Lemon Curd (For Leftover Egg Yolks)
Find joy in leveraging those extra egg yolks with this delightful Lemon Curd recipe!
Ingredients:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Cook the Mixture: Transfer the bowl to a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-12 minutes).
- Cool the Curd: Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully incorporated. Add the lemon zest.
- Use the Lemon Curd: Enjoy as a cake topping, scone accent, or cake filling!
Embracing the Dessert:
- Pair the zesty Lemon Curd with the orange angel food cake layers or dollop it atop a serving of ice cream with fresh strawberries for an unforgettable taste sensation!
Summary:
- Orange Angel Food Cake wins over taste buds with a tender, citrus-kissed texture and the harmonious notes of fresh strawberries.
- Lemon Curd is a great way to utilize leftover egg yolks, serving as an enticing complement to the strawberry-orange ensemble. Enjoy this dessert at your next gathering!
Welcome to our Orange Angel Food Cake recipe, a delightful adaptation inspired by the Orange Cream Angel Food Cake. Inverting the traditional recipe, we've infused the cake with orange and served it with a scrumptious array of strawberry toppings. Attachment to this dessert goes beyond taste, as it also offers a perfect opportunity to utilize leftover egg yolks through the Lemon Curd, a sumptuous dessert accompaniment. Embrace the perimeter of the cake layers, pairing the zesty Lemon Curd with the orange angel food cake or adorning a serving of ice cream with strawberries, delivering an unforgettable taste sensation.
