Apricot Filling and Frosting for Angel Food Cakes: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion
Indulge in the heavenly combination of light and fluffy angel food cake, complemented by a luscious apricot filling and frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for any special occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, anniversary dinner, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones. With its vibrant apricot flavor, this cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets of creating this exquisite dessert with our easy-to-follow recipes for the apricot filling, frosting, and the angel food cake itself. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your apricot-filled angel food cake turns out perfect. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a truly memorable dessert experience.
FROSTED ANGEL FOOD CAKE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the angel food cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cake flour and salt in a medium bowl and sift together 5 times. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until frothy (lots of bubbles but still liquid and loose). Add the cream of tartar and beat on high until stiff, 4 to 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium low, slowly sprinkle in the sifted granulated sugar. Fold in the sifted flour mixture gently until it's all combined. Sprinkle the vanilla into the bowl and fold gently.
- Spoon the batter into an angel food or tube pan (preferably with cooling legs)--make sure there's no grease or butter in there! Smooth the top and bake until a wooden skewer stuck all the way to the bottom comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. (Don't open the oven while it's baking!)
- Carefully remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto its cooling legs (see Cook's Note). Let the cake cool completely while upside-down.
- For the frosting: Beat the powdered sugar, butter and cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer until very light and fluffy. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring as desired.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a cake plate upside-down, so that the end that was stuck to the bottom of the pan is now facing up. Frost the cake all over.
HEAVENLY ALMOND-APRICOT LAYER CAKE
The combination of tasty fruit and toasted almonds couldn't get any sweeter than in this heavenly layer cake filled with juicy apricot filling.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (8-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread batter in pans.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Wrap each cake layer in plastic wrap; freeze 15 minutes or refrigerate 30 minutes. With long, sharp serrated knife, cut each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat powdered sugar, 2/3 cup butter and 1/4 cup milk with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla, almond extract and enough additional milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable.
- In small bowl, stir preserves until softened. Cut up any large pieces of fruit. On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, cut side up. Frost with 3/4 cup frosting; spread 1/3 cup preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge. Repeat with second and third cake layers, frosting and preserves. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down; frost top and side with remaining frosting. Press sliced almonds generously onto side of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 74 g, TransFat 1/2 g
APRICOT NECTAR DESSERT
This is a very light and delicious desert. I have never been a fan of apricots, but I love this tasty treat.
Provided by Victoriah
Categories Dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a greased 9x12 inch pan with chunks of angel food cake.
- Cook apricot nectar, corn starch, and sugar until thick.
- Pour sauce over angel food cake.
- Cool in refrigerator.
- Spread whipped topping over cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 222.5, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 54.7, Protein 3.4
APRICOT FROSTING
This recipe is from Martha Stewart Kids magazine and is to be used for frosting Recipe #. I made a half sized version of the cakes, so I only made a half recipe of this. This is a VERY buttery buttercream frosting. :) This is the lighter yellow color stuff in the photo.
Provided by CraftScout
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cream butter (until lightened in color and fluffy) in a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer) on medium high speed.
- Reduce speed to medium, and add sugar in 1/2 cup at a time.
- Mix in vanilla and Apricot Whip.
- Use immediately or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days and stir before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101.6, Fat 92.2, SaturatedFat 58.3, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 21.3, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 66.4, Protein 1.1
APRICOT FILLING AND FROSTING FOR ANGEL FOOD CAKES
This is a great recipe to fill and frost angel food cake, especially in the summer months.
Provided by Carol
Categories Frosting and Icing Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat apricots by placing them in a bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for about 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Soften gelatin in the cold water. Blend apricots into the gelatin. Add lemon juice, sugar and salt and mix. Chill until slightly thickened (about 1 hour).
- Whip the cooled apricot mixture until frothy. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the apricot mixture.
- Split cake into 2 or 3 layers. Fill between layers, and frost side and top. Chill overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 58.9 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe apricots for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use frozen or canned apricots. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- If you want a thicker filling, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the apricot mixture. To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Then, stir the slurry into the apricot mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, or until the filling has thickened.
- You can use the apricot filling to fill angel food cakes, cupcakes, or pies. You can also use it as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.
- The apricot frosting is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and apricot flavor to your cakes and cupcakes. To make the frosting, simply beat together 1 cup of butter, 3 cups of confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of apricot puree, and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract until smooth and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Apricot filling and frosting are two delicious ways to add a touch of sweetness and apricot flavor to your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these recipes at home and enjoy the taste of fresh apricots all year long.
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