Indulge in the heavenly delight of Angel Cake with Meringue Icing and Strawberry Ganache, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to culinary bliss. This ethereal cake, light and fluffy as a cloud, is embraced by a luscious meringue icing, a cloud-like confection that melts in your mouth. The crowning glory is a decadent strawberry ganache, a luscious blend of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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ANGEL CAKE WITH MERINGUE ICING & STRAWBERRY GANACHE
Make this showstopper to wow at any celebration. The mix of meringue icing with strawberry and white chocolate ganache makes it a perfect summer dessert
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer and begin to beat on a low speed for a few mins, turn the mixer up and wait another couple of mins before adding the lemon juice, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Turn the mixer up again and whisk on high until you have a thick, soft, shiny meringue with a peak that flops over.
- Fold in the flour with a spatula until there are no lumps left, then scrape the mixture into a 25cm angel cake tin. Bake for 40-45 mins or until the cake is puffed and lightly browned and a skewer comes out clean. Turn the tin upside down - if it doesn't have its own legs, then invert it onto four water glasses or tins of food exactly the same size. Leave to cool completely.
- Run a palette knife around the tin to loosen the cake and gently let it drop out, then set aside on a board or cake stand.
- To make the meringue icing, put the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, pinch of cream of tartar and 100ml water in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and beat it on high speed with an electric whisk for 15 mins or until thick and shiny and standing up in stiff peaks. Ice the cake straight away as the icing will stiffen as it sets. Spread over using a palette knife or use a piping bag to pipe on swirls.
- Put the iced cake in the fridge while you make the strawberry ganache. Put the white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. Put the cream and strawberries in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook, stirring all the time, until the strawberries have broken down and the cream starts to simmer. Quickly pour the hot cream mixture over the white chocolate and leave it, without stirring, for 1 min, then add the food colouring and mix until smooth.
- Push through a sieve into a jug (to get rid of the strawberry seeds) then, while it's still runny, pour it over the top of the cake and let it drizzle down the sides. Put the cake back in the fridge for 10-20 mins to set. Just before serving (particularly if it's a hot day), top with the strawberries and your choice of decorations.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 46 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
LEMON MERINGUE ANGEL CAKE
I've been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it's the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I'm not sure about all of that, but it is delightful to serve, and each slice is virtually fat free. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place 12 egg whites in a large bowl. Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, 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 batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack at 350° until golden brown and entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake; split into 2 horizontal layers. Place cake bottom on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread with lemon curd; replace cake top. , For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread over top and sides of cake., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY STRAWBERRY ICING FOR ANGELFOOD CAKE
Three generations at least of my family have been beating up this fluffy strawberry frosting for homemade angel food cake. It has been a Birthday standard
Provided by Becky Dailey
Categories Cakes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Put all ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat with mixmaster until frosting stands in firm peaks.
- 2. Spread on cool angel food cake. Ready to eat.
BEST ANGEL FOOD CAKE
For our daughter's wedding, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she's used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I've found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. -Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Place oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake until lightly browned and entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH LEMON MERINGUE ICING
Yummy! A very low-fat, high-flavor alternative to unhealthy desserts. This is delicious! The meringue adds a special touch to a regular homemade angel food cake (which is delicious, too!).
Provided by hannahactually
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Sift the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar, salt and lemon zest together 3 times.
- Beat the egg whites, water, lemon juice, cream of tartar and extracts together with an electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Increase to medium speed and beat until the mixture is 4 times its original volume, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Continue beating and add the remaining sugar, gradually over 3 minutes.
- Sift the flour mixture into the egg white mixture, 1/4 cup at a time with a spatula, working the batter as little as possible.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 10" tube pan. Run a knife around the center of the batter and tap the pan on the counter to remove any air pockets in the batter. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until the cake is light golden brown and well risen.
- Immediately invert the pan on the neck of a bottle until the cake is completely cool. Slide a knife around the pan and remove the cake. (This can be done in advance and stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.).
- For the icing:.
- In a bowl, combine the egg whites, sugar, water, lemon juice, corn syrup and cream of tartar. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm to the touch.
- Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until medium peaks form and the meringue is cool. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix on high speed until stiffer peaks form.
- Place the cake on a serving platter and spread the icing over the top and sides of the cake. (Do not ice the cake more than 5 hours ahead or the frosting will lose volume and become grainy.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 50.9, Protein 4.3
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and smoothly, resulting in a better cake.
- Use fresh egg whites for the meringue icing. Egg whites from older eggs may not whip up as stiffly, making the icing too soft.
- Be patient when whipping the egg whites. It takes a few minutes for them to reach stiff peaks. Don't overbeat them, or they will become dry and grainy.
- When adding the sugar to the whipped egg whites, do it slowly, one tablespoon at a time. This will help prevent the icing from becoming too runny.
- To make the strawberry ganache, use a good quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the ganache will taste.
- Be careful not to overheat the ganache. If it gets too hot, it will seize up and become unusable.
- To get a smooth, glossy finish on the ganache, strain it through a fine mesh sieve before pouring it over the cake.
- Serve the cake chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Angel cake with meringue icing and strawberry ganache is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its light and airy texture, sweet and tangy frosting, and rich and decadent ganache, this cake is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.
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