Best 8 Angel Food Cake With Grapefruit Compote Recipes

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Angel food cake is a light, fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with egg whites, sugar, flour, and cream of tartar. Grapefruit compote is a delicious and refreshing sauce that is made with grapefruit, sugar, and water. When combined, these two dishes create a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious. This article will provide you with a recipe for angel food cake with grapefruit compote, as well as tips for making the perfect cake.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH TROPICAL FRUIT COMPOTE



Angel Food Cake with Tropical Fruit Compote image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup cake flour
1 cup sugar
12 large egg whites (egg whites from large eggs, no yolks in the whites!)
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
2 ripe mangoes, 1 peeled and coarsely chopped and 1 peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
2 teaspoons sugar, if needed
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 star fruit (carambola), cut into thin star slices
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
2 tablespoons chiffonade of mint, for garnish
Special Equipment: Angel Food Cake Pan

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Sift the flour together with 1/2 cup of the sugar and set aside.
  • Put the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer. Be SURE that the bowl is clean and dry, any fat in the bowl can prevent the egg whites from whipping up fluffy fluffy fluffy! Add the salt and the cream of tartar to the egg whites. Beat the egg whites on a medium-high speed until they reach soft peaks, about 5 minutes.
  • While the mixer is running, gradually add the remaining sugar. DO NOT plop the sugar in all at once or it will push the air out of the whites that we are trying to beat in. Add in the vanilla and zests and then stop the mixer. Add 1/3 of the flour/sugar mixture and fold gently fold, do this quickly but gently. Repeat the process 2 more times until all of the flour/sugar mixture is incorporated.
  • Transfer the cake batter into an ungreased tube pan. Bang the cake pan on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles trapped in the cake batter.
  • Bake the cake on a sheet tray in the preheated oven until it is light and springy, about 1 1/4 hours. Cool the cake for at least 1 hour before unmolding. Serve with the tropical fruit compote.
  • For the compote: In a food processor or blender, puree the coarsely chopped mango and 1/2 cup orange juice. If this mixture needs a little more sweetness, add in the 2 teaspoons of sugar and puree for another 10 seconds or until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Combine all of the fruit and remaining orange juice and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve slices of the cake drizzled with the mango puree and sprinkled generously with the fruit compote. Garnish with mint and serve.
  • Wow! How tropical-fruity and the cake is light as air!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE I



Angel Food Cake I image

Homemade angel food cake is worth the work. It is moist, unlike the sweet styrofoam available in the grocery bakery. A tube pan with a removable bottom is highly recommended.

Provided by Syd

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Angel Food Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, and then add cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, and salt. Repeat five times.
  • Gently combine the egg whites with the dry ingredients, and then pour into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
  • Place cake pan in a cold oven. Turn the oven on; set it to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook for about one hour, or until cake is golden brown.
  • Invert cake, and allow it to cool in the pan. When thoroughly cooled, remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 74.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This angel food cake has a completely different texture than the ones made from a mix. My family enjoys it all year long, either plain or topped with berries and whipped cream. -Lucile H. Proctor, Panguitch, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 large)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
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 cup sugar
Sweetened whipped cream and mixed fresh berries, optional

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, extracts 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 350° for 35-40 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CITRUS COMPOTE



Grilled Angel Food Cake with Citrus Compote image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ruby red grapefruits
2 navel oranges
2 blood oranges
1/2 cup granulated sugar
A handful of fresh mint, plus some leaves for garnish
1 cup cold heavy cream
Zest of 1 ruby red grapefruit
One 7-to-8-inch store bought angel food cake

Steps:

  • For the Citrus Compote: Zest 1 grapefruit and set aside for the Grapefruit Whipped Cream. Cut off the top and bottom of an orange and place it on the counter flat side down. Cut the outer peel and pith off. Cut into chunks, removing as much pith as possible. Repeat with the remaining citrus fruits (including the zested grapefruit). Add the citrus chunks to a medium saucepot with 1/2 cup of water, the sugar and a handful of mint. Bring to low boil over medium heat and cook, occasionally stir gently making sure not to break up the fruit too much, until slightly syrupy and the sugar is dissolved, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the mint and reserve, it will thicken slightly as it cools.
  • For the Grapefruit Whipped Cream: Add the cream and zest to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a bowl with a hand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until peaks are medium-stiff. Refrigerate.
  • For the Angel Food Cake: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat. Slice the angel food cake in half along the equator. Place each half on the grill and toast on both sides until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place the bottom of the grilled angel food cake on a platter and spoon about half of the whipped cream over top. Use a slotted spoon to spoon some of the citrus compote over the whipped cream (don't use too much syrup or the whipped cream will be too runny). Place the top half of the cake on top (like a whipped cream sandwich). Spoon the other half of the whipped cream over top and spoon more of the citrus compote on. Garnish with mint leaves. Slice and serve like a layer cake.

RUBY GRAPEFRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
Zest from 1/4 grapefruit, peeled in large strips, pith removed
Zest from 1/4 orange, peeled in large strips, pith removed
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger root, smashed
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 to 3 allspice berries
2 large red grapefruits
2 navel oranges
1 tablespoon grenadine or sweet vermouth
Serving suggestion: 6 almond biscotti

Steps:

  • Combine the water, honey, zests, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice berries in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, until cinnamon is unfurled and mixture is aromatic, about 10 minutes. Strain.
  • Meanwhile, cut peel and white pith off the grapefruits and oranges with a serrated knife. With a sharp paring knife, cut between the membranes, catching any juices in a bowl, to release segments. Add the juices to the honey-spice mixture. Put the fruit segments in a bowl.
  • Pour the hot liquid over the citrus, add the grenadine or vermouth and stir to combine. Serve the citrus compote with biscotti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calorie, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Protein 1 grams

ANGEL FOOD CAKE - HOMEMADE



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This is a MUST if you have never tried a homemade Angel Food Cake. I never liked Angel Food Cakes until the neighbor lady invited me over for coffee shortly after I was married. That was almost 15 years ago, and my children and husband always ask for this for special occasions. Thank you Artie, for being a wonderful friend and for the recipe!

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
12 large egg whites, MUST be room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Note: For those not use to making angel food cakes Don't get any yoke in the whites, if you do throw out and start over. I always separate the egg in a glass first. Then if no yoke pour into measuring container.
  • DO NOT GREASE PAN.
  • I always use a two piece angelfood cake pan.
  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Sift the cake flour and 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar separately; set aside.
  • Combine the extracts in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until it forms peaks.
  • Add the other 3/4 cup of sugar slowly, then beat on high until stiff peaks form.
  • If you have a mixing guard for your mixer bowl now would be a good time to attach it.
  • Beating on LOW, add flour mixture and extracts slowly.
  • Make sure you fold in the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl.
  • (You can fold in flour mixture by hand but this way is faster.) Spoon into an angel food cake pan.
  • Move a knife through batter to remove air pockets.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly with finger.
  • Invert pan onto a tin funnel to cool completely.
  • To remove the cake from your pan run a knife around the rim of the cake pan just to get the 'crust' away from the pan.
  • Then firmly spank the sides of your pan.
  • You could use a knife but this sometime tears the sides of the cake.
  • Invert onto your serve plate then take the knife to the now top which was the bottom of your pan and gently cut cake away from the pan insert.
  • No need to cut around the center tube as you just give the cake a gently but firm tap or downward shake on to the plate.
  • Or you can pick up plate while holding onto the pan insert with your thumbs and firmly strike the bottom of the plate onto a folded towel. (Just give it a slam down on the towel/table).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 78, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 20.6, Protein 3.4

GRAPEFRUIT COMPOTE WITH POUND CAKE



Grapefruit Compote with Pound Cake image

This combination of tangy grapefruit and sweet pound cake comes to us from McCharen Pratt of Jackson, Mississippi.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 red grapefruit
1 cup sugar
1 to 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more, for garnish (optional)
1 best-quality pound cake, sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Using a sharp paring knife, slice off stem and blossom ends of each grapefruit. Cut away the peel, and cut along the membranes to release segments. Place in a medium bowl, and set aside. Squeeze juice from membranes into a small saucepan.
  • Add sugar to juice in pan; bring to a boil over high. Add rosemary, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until liquid is syrupy, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove rosemary and discard.
  • Pour syrup over grapefruit in bowl; cover, and refrigerate until chilled, 45 minutes to 1 hour. To serve, spoon compote over pound cake slices, and garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

GINGER BERRY COMPOTE WITH ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Ginger Berry Compote with Angel Food Cake image

This compote livens up angel food cake and is delicious on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (1 pound) frozen mixed berries, unthawed
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 (about 13 ounces) store-bought angel food cake, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine berries, sugar, zest, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, until berries have softened and released their juices, 10 to 12 minutes. Let compote cool slightly.
  • Cut angel food cake into 8 wedges. Spoon compote over or alongside cake wedges and serve. (Compote can be served at room temperature or cold.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • For the fluffiest angel food cake, use a combination of cake flour and cornstarch. Cake flour is a low-protein flour that produces a tender crumb, while cornstarch helps to create a light and airy texture.
  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them whip up more easily and create a more stable meringue.
  • Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as the whites begin to foam. This will help to prevent the whites from becoming overbeaten and grainy.
  • When folding the egg whites into the batter, be gentle and use a spatula. Overmixing can deflate the egg whites and make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in an ungreased tube pan. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake with fresh grapefruit compote or your favorite fruit topping.

Conclusion:

Angel food cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, airy, and fluffy, with a delicate flavor that pairs well with a variety of toppings. The grapefruit compote in this recipe adds a refreshing citrus flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or simply as a sweet treat, angel food cake with grapefruit compote is sure to be a hit.

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