Best 11 Angel Cherry Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of heavenly delights! Angel cherry cake is a confectionary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. Its ethereal texture, vibrant cherry flavor, and delicate crumb make it a true culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to impress, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect angel cherry cake. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, we'll help you achieve a cake that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. So, prepare your aprons and let's embark on a journey to create a slice of heaven with this exquisite angel cherry cake recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Cherry Angel Food Cake image

The traditional angel food cake with a new twist - cherries!

Provided by Traci Poole

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sifted cake flour
1 cup egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup maraschino cherries, drained and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Make sure your 10 inch tube pan is clean and dry. Sift flour three times and set aside.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Blend in vanilla and almond extract. Fold the flour into the whites until no streaks remain. Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half of the cherries. Fill pan with remaining batter and top with remaining cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Invert pan and allow to hang until cake cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 21 g

LOW-FAT CHERRY-ALMOND ANGEL CAKE



Low-Fat Cherry-Almond Angel Cake image

Make a very cherry angel food cake complete with cherry glaze. The hardest part will be deciding who gets a slice with a cherry on top.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold water and extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Carefully fold in cherries. Pour into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
  • Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and enough cherry juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

ANGEL CHERRY CAKE



Angel Cherry Cake image

Make and share this Angel Cherry Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeJunkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 pieces, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix the angel food cake mix and pie filling together and beat by hand until blended. Pour into 13x9 ungreased pan and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Cool upside down. (Muffins: bake about 15-20 minutes)
  • Notes: Top with fat-free cool whip, if desired. Add 1/2 c cocoa for a Black Forest version.

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Cherry Angel Food Cake image

Not only is this cake very light, but it rises nice and high, and it's not too sweet. Pretty dots of maraschino cherry inside make the cake so festive. -Estelle Hardin, Washington, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups egg whites (about 13 large)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries (about 30), well drained
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour twice; set aside. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine flour and remaining sugar; gradually fold into batter, 1/4 cup at a time. Fold in cherries. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around the sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE-FILLED CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate-Filled Cherry Angel Cake image

Here's a cake that will catch the eye of all your guests. It's beautiful and is ideal for parties or holidays. If you loved chocolate and cherries together, you'll love this cake! -Barbara Wheeler, Royal Oak, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chopped walnuts, grated chocolate and additional maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; fold in chopped cherries. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets., Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 45-55 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. Cut cake horizontally into three layers., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir the chocolate chips, cherry juice, coffee and vanilla over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream., To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with one half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Garnish with walnuts, chocolate and cherries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate Cherry Angel Cake image

A cake mix keeps this dessert simple, but cherries and a rich chocolate glaze make it extraordinary. Friends and family will think you spent hours preparing this pretty cake.-Debra Hartze, Zeeland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
Maraschino cherries and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fold cherries and chocolate into batter., 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 350° for 40-45 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. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, chocolate and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in confectioners' sugar and cherry juice until glaze reaches desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake. Garnish with cherries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY ANGEL CAKE ROLL



Cherry Angel Cake Roll image

I keep up a fast pace at college but still like to entertain. These pretty party cakes require just a handful of ingredients, yet always seem to impress guests. -Lisa Ruehlow of Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 cakes (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with ungreased parchment. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Spread evenly in prepared pans. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. , Invert onto two kitchen towels dusted with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off parchment. Roll up cakes in the towels jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Unroll cakes; spread each with 1 cup whipped topping to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine pie filling and extract; spread over whipped topping on each cake. Roll up again. Place each seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Dust with remaining confectioners' sugar. Slice; garnish with remaining whipped topping. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE ROLL



Cherry Angel Food Cake Roll image

This is a light, delicious and beautiful dessert. As you can tell I love Angel food cakes because they have less calories, excluding all the goodies I add to them and they are fresh and light. This will make you say, pretty please with a cherry on top! The picture is from beliefnet, the site i just love!

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 ounces angel food cake mix
1 c maraschino cherry, drained, chopped + a few whole cherries for garnish
1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut
1 tsp maraschino cherry juice
2 tubs - 8 oz each whipped topping, thawed (1/2 of one tub is for garnish)
mint jelly (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 15 1/2"x10 1/2" x 1" jelly roll pans with parshment paper or foil. Make paper or foil ends longer for easier pull out. Prepare cake following package directions. Divide into pans. Spread evenly. Cut through batter with knife or spatula to remove large air bubbles.
  • 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until set. Invert cakes at once onto towels dusted with powdered sugar. Remove parshment paper or foil carefully. Be careful, cake is hot. If using a towel, Start at one end and roll up each cake with towel, jelly roll fashion. **Or if using parshment paper pull out of pan on to a flat surface and roll up in the parshment paper and cool. Cool completely.
  • 3. Fold chopped cherries, coconut and cherry juice into one of the 8 oz whipped topping. Unroll cakes. Spread half of filling over each cake to edges. Reroll and place seam side down on serving plate.
  • 4. Spread the half of the other tub of whipped topping over each cake or as much as you like and garnish with whole cherries. (sprinkle with mint jelly - optional) Or sprinkle cakes with powder sugar and set whole cherries along sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE - HOMEMADE



Cherry Angel Food Cake - Homemade image

Make and share this Cherry Angel Food Cake - Homemade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Duckie067

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup maraschino cherry, sliced
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup egg white
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 cup cake flour, sifted

Steps:

  • Drain cherries thoroughly.
  • Add salt, cream of tartar, almond flavoring, and vanilla to egg whites.
  • Beat until foamy but not stiff.
  • Beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Sift flour 3 times and fold into mixture.
  • Pour a layer in the bottom of an ungreased cake pan.
  • Sprinkle in 1/2 cherries.
  • Add remaining batter and top with remaining cherries.
  • Bake in the oven at 325° for 50 minutes.
  • Invert and allow to hang until cake cools and pulls away from sides of pan.
  • Use whipped cream as frosting and top with whole cherries.

LOW-FAT CHERRY-ALMOND ANGEL CAKE



Low-Fat Cherry-Almond Angel Cake image

Make a very cherry angel food cake complete with cherry glaze. The hardest part will be deciding who gets a slice with a cherry on top.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, cold water and extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Carefully fold in cherries. Pour into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
  • Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and enough cherry juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Angel Cake image

Heavenly chocolate angel food is topped with a sweet cherry-almond sauce for a divine (low-calorie!) dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h2m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (16 1/2 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Make cake mix as directed on package for angel food (tube) pan -- except stir cocoa into cake mix (dry). Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Cool completely, about 2 hours, as directed on package.
  • Mix cherries and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Cool completely.
  • Mix whipped topping and almond extract; spoon onto slices of cake. Top with cherry mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If cherries are not available, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw and drain them before using.
  • To easily pit the cherries, use a cherry pitter. If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to cut each cherry in half and remove the pit.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If a toothpick comes out with wet batter, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a richer flavor, use cream cheese frosting instead of vanilla frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with additional cherries, sprinkles, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

Angel cherry cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet cherry filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give angel cherry cake a try.

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