STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB ANGEL FOOD CAKE

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Recipe from the KLS-TV Cooking Show. While rhubarb is in season is a great time to try this wonderful dessert. It has a delightful strawberry-rhubarb filling and is crowned with whipped cream. This recipe heralds spring.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 angel food cake (make, use a mix or buy one already made)
2 1/2 cups sliced rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
1 orange
2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
red food coloring
1 cup whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
mint leaf (garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb and the juice of one orange (juice should equal at least 1/4 cup liquid- if additional liquid is needed, add water to make 1/4 cup).
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, cover and cook over medium heat until rhubarb is tender.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup sliced strawberries.
  • Stir remaining strawberries into rhubarb mixture.
  • Stir in a few drops red food color for eye appeal.
  • Cool.
  • Mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
  • Slice cake horizontally to make 3 layers.
  • Spoon 1/2 the filling on bottom cake layer.
  • Add second layer cake and spoon on remaining filling.
  • Place top layer on cake.
  • Chill cream well, whip until stiff.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat together ricotta cheese, 4 tablespoons sugar, and the grated peel of one orange.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Fold whipped cream into whipped ricotta cheese.
  • Frost the sides and top of cake with whip cream mixture.
  • Garnish with remaining strawberry slices and mint leaves.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cake is best if served same day.

borna jan
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mahima Limbu
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The cake was good, but I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a tart rhubarb filling instead of the strawberry rhubarb filling.


Alejandro Delgado
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This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone loved.


Rewan Khan
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I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best strawberry rhubarb angel food cakes I've ever made. The recipe is well-written and easy to follow, and the results are simply stunning. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to bake


Niyas Muhammed
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This cake is my new favorite dessert! The combination of strawberries and rhubarb is heavenly, and the angel food cake is so light and fluffy. I can't get enough of it!


Utsab Oli
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This cake is a lifesaver for busy moms! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw the ingredients together and have a delicious dessert ready in no time.


M Ahsan
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I made a few modifications to this recipe to make it healthier, and it turned out great! I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I reduced the amount of sugar. The cake was still light and fluffy, and the strawberry rhubarb filling


Ilham Shirzad
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I was thrilled to find a gluten-free angel food cake recipe that actually works! This cake turned out beautifully, and it was every bit as delicious as the traditional version. My friends and family couldn't believe it was gluten-free.


Valerie Cheruto
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This strawberry rhubarb angel food cake is a masterpiece! The balance of flavors is impeccable, and the texture is simply heavenly. The cake is light and airy, while the filling is bursting with tart and sweet flavors. I highly recommend this recipe


Ff Account 1
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As a beginner baker, I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the strawberry rhubarb filling was divine. I'll de


Parbata Dangal
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I made this cake for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. The cake was also surprisingly easy to make, so I'll definitely be adding it to my regular baking rotation.


Exotic Sweets
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This strawberry rhubarb angel food cake was a delightful treat! The flavors of the strawberries and rhubarb complemented each other perfectly, and the cake had a light and fluffy texture. I loved the addition of the whipped cream and fresh berries on