Indulge in the delightful Angel Berry Tunnel Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its heavenly layers of fluffy cake, luscious berries, and velvety cream cheese frosting. This exquisite cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Discover the secrets behind this remarkable dessert as we unveil the step-by-step recipes for the cake, berry filling, and cream cheese frosting, guiding you through each stage of the baking process. Let your kitchen be filled with the enticing aromas of freshly baked cake and sweet berries as you embark on this delectable journey.
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ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH BERRY SAUCE
We top light and airy angel food cake with a lovely berry sauce for a heavenly dessert. The sauce can also be used to top cake made from a mix.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings (6 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Brush top and sides of cake with vodka. Combine cornstarch and water; set aside. , For sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups raspberries, 1 cup blueberries, pineapple juice and liqueur. Bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the strawberries, blackberries and remaining raspberries and blueberries. Serve sauce with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STRAWBERRY ANGEL DELIGHT
For a nice ending to a barbecue, offer slices of this tempting tunnel cake shared by Jean King of Anderson, California. "I found the recipe in an old cookbook," she recalls. TIP: "When making the filling, use any type of fruit you prefer," Jean says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, combine the marshmallows, strawberries, pineapple and 1-1/2 cups whipped cream., Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of cake, leaving a 1-in. shell. Set aside 1/2 cup strawberry mixture. Fill tunnel in cake with remaining strawberry mixture; replace cake top. Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Spread reserved strawberry mixture over the top. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
STRAWBERRY SECRET TUNNEL CAKE
This secret tunnel cake couldn't be easier to make-thanks to a prepared angel food cake! Top with fresh strawberries and enjoy.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cake on serving plate. Cut 3/4-inch-thick horizontal slice from top of cake; set aside. With small knife, cut 1-inch-wide and 1-inch-deep tunnel inside center of cake, being careful to not cut through to bottom or sides of cake. Remove and save cutout for snacking or other use.
- Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough cold water to ice to measure 3/4 cup; stir into gelatin until ice is completely melted. Remove 1/2 cup gelatin; place in separate medium bowl. Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended. Refrigerate 10 to 15 min. or until thick enough to spread. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining plain gelatin 5 to 10 min. or until thickened.
- Stir 3/4 cup strawberries into thickened plain gelatin; spoon into tunnel of cake. Replace top of cake. Frost cake with COOL WHIP mixture. Garnish with remaining strawberries before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9118 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
ANGEL FOOD CAKE AND BERRIES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix frozen strawberries that have been defrosted with fresh berries. Cut cake into thick slices. Top sliced cake with juicy berry mixture and whipped cream.
BLUEBERRY-LEMON SECRET TUNNEL CAKE
No engineering degree required to build this secret tunnel cake! Start with prepared angel food cake-and end with a treat for blueberry and lemon lovers.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cake on serving plate. Cut a 3/4-inch-thick horizontal slice from top of cake; set aside. With small knife, cut a 1-inch-wide and 1-inch-deep tunnel inside center of cake, being careful to not cut through to bottom or side of cake. Remove cutout and reserve for other use. (See tip.)
- Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough cold water to ice to measure 3/4 cup; stir into gelatin until ice is completely melted. Remove 1/2 cup gelatin; pour into separate medium bowl. Add COOL WHIP; stir with whisk until blended. Refrigerate 10 to 15 min. or until thick enough to spread.
- Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining plain gelatin 5 to 10 min. or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup blueberries; spoon into tunnel of cake. Replace top of cake. Frost cake with reserved thickened COOL WHIP mixture. Top with the remaining blueberries just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, Protein 3 g
BERRIED TREASURE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
My husband grills anything and everything-even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare, yet always impresses dinner guests. -Anita Archibald, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half of the cake slices (discard removed cake or save for another use). Spread butter over both sides of cake slices. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add extract; beat until soft peaks form., To serve, stack one solid and one cutout slice of cake on each desert plate, placing the outer edges on opposite sides for a more even thickness. Spoon almond filling into holes; top with whipped cream, berries and nuts. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
RASPBERRY ANGEL CAKE
Not only is this is a refreshing dessert, but it's virtually fat-free and has no cholesterol. Best of all, it's a special and delicious treat that comes together easily. -Sheri Erickson of Montrose, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fold in extracts. Spoon two-thirds of the batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Add gelatin powder to remaining batter; drop by tablespoonfuls over batter in pan. Cut through with a knife to swirl. , Bake according to package directions. Immediately invert pan onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Carefully run a knife around sides of pan to remove cake. Cut into slices. , Combine raspberries and sugar; serve over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STRAWBERRY TUNNEL CAKE
My son doesn't like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the jackpot when I dreamed up this delicious cake with a "surprise" inside. -Janis Borstad, Ponsford, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 10-in. ungreased tube pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. To make a tunnel, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Tear removed cake into 1-in. cubes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in extract and food coloring if desired. Stir in cake cubes and strawberries. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. , Fill tunnel with strawberry mixture; replace cake top. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Prepare Cake Batter First: Before starting the tunnel cake assembly, ensure the angel food cake batter is ready. This allows ample time for the batter to rest and rise, resulting in a fluffy and airy cake.
- Use Fresh Berries: To achieve the best flavor and vibrancy, opt for fresh berries. Frozen berries can be used, but they tend to release more liquid, potentially affecting the cake's texture.
- Chill Before Cutting: After baking the tunnel cake, allow it to cool completely before slicing. Chilling the cake firms it up, making it easier to cut clean slices without crumbling.
- Decorate to Your Liking: Once the cake is assembled, you can personalize its appearance. Consider dusting it with powdered sugar, drizzling a glaze, or adding additional fresh berries on top.
Conclusion:
The angel berry tunnel cake is a stunning and delectable dessert that combines the lightness of angel food cake with the vibrant flavors of fresh berries. With its unique tunnel design, it offers a visually appealing presentation that is sure to impress guests. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delightful treat, this cake is a perfect choice. Its fluffy texture, sweet and tangy berry filling, and elegant appearance make it a crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this delightful baking journey to create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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