Best 4 Luxurious Angel Food Ambrosia Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a heavenly dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling like you're floating on a cloud? Look no further than the luxurious angel food ambrosia cake. This heavenly creation combines the lightness of angel food cake with the sweetness of ambrosia, creating a symphony of flavors that will make you feel like you're dining among the angels. The delicate texture of the angel food cake provides the perfect foundation for the ambrosia filling, which is made with juicy pineapple, tart cherries, creamy coconut, and toasted pecans. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will transport you to a tropical paradise.

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AMBROSIA CAKE



Ambrosia Cake image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 26m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-ounce) store-bought angel food cake
1/2 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
1 (16-ounce) container lite whipped topping, divided use (recommended: Cool Whip Lite)
1 (8.25-ounce) can peach slices, drained, cut in 1/2 (recommended: - S and W)
1 cup seedless grapes, sliced in 1/2
1/2 cup sugar free apricot preserves (recommended: Smucker's)
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained (recommended: Dole)
1 cup plain shredded coconut, plus 1 cup toasted
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut in 1/2 (recommended: Dole)
1/4 cup frozen cherries, defrosted

Steps:

  • Cut the cake horizontally into thirds and place the bottom layer on a serving plate. In a small bowl add the yogurt and a 1/2 cup of whipped topping and mix well to blend. Spread on the bottom layer and top with the sliced grapes. Add the middle layer and spread with the preserves and cover with the orange segments. Put the last layer on top and frost entire cake with remaining whipped topping. Toss 1 cup coconut with the toasted coconut and press into sides of cake. Arrange pineapple and cherries on top.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve at room temperature.

AMBROSIA ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Ambrosia Angel Food Cake image

Combine a classic Southern ambrosia salad with an easy angel cake for a winning dessert year-round. This recipe is courtesy of Imperial Sugar.

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h19m59S

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup imperial sugar extra fine granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup egg whites (from 10-12 large eggs), no yolk traces and room temperature
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained and divided
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained and divided
1 jar (16 oz) stemless maraschino cherries, drained and divided
8 ounce sweetened flaked coconut, divided
3 ounce whipped topping, thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound (16 oz) imperial sugar confectioners powdered sugar
3 tablespoon milk
3 ounce whipped topping, thawed
3 ounce marshmallow fluff

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Set aside an angel food cake pan. Do not grease pan.
  • Sift together flour, first measure of sugar, and salt. Sift together total of 3 times.
  • In a large bowl whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  • Add in cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • While whipping, slowly add in second measure of sugar.
  • On high, whip to medium peaks. Do not whip egg whites to stiff peaks!
  • Add flour mixture and using a spatula, gently fold ingredients to retain a light and fluffy batter.
  • Gently scoop into angel food cake pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until cake bounces back when lightly pressed with a finger.
  • The cake will initially rise, and near the end of baking, start to shrink slightly.
  • Turn pan upside down and allow to cool completely.
  • Run a knife around edges of pan to loosen cake and place on a serving platter.
  • Slice in half, horizontally, with bread knife.
  • While cake is cooling, prepare ambrosia filling and garnish.
  • In medium bowl combine 2 ounces chopped mandarin orange segments, 3 ounces crushed pineapple, 2 ounces chopped cherries, 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 3 ounces whipped topping.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread evenly on bottom cake layer.
  • Place top layer back on and refrigerate while making frosting.
  • Toast remaining coconut in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not burn. Let cool.
  • Prepare marshmallow frosting.
  • Mix butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add in almond and vanilla extracts and mix to combine.
  • Slowly add in powdered sugar, followed my milk.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Add in whipped topping and marshmallow fluff, then whip until light and fluffy.8
  • Frost entire cake and cover sides with toasted coconut.
  • Place crushed pineapple on top, followed by oranges and cherries.
  • Serve immediately or may refrigerate up to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 735 calories, Sugar 109 g, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 127 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 167 mg, TransFat 0.6 g

LUXURIOUS ANGEL FOOD AMBROSIA CAKE



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A fantastic cake that does not weigh you down. The presentation is very impressive and the cake is simply luscious, fresh and very satisfying without being heavy.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pineapple juice
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 ounces vanilla frosting
8 ounces cream cheese frosting
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (half the orange)
1 angel food cake (pre-made storebought)
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into quarters
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • PINEAPPLE CURD: Bring juice from canned pineapple to boil. Whisk together eggs, yolk, and sugar in medium bowl. Add to pineapple juice, whisking continuously over medium heat until it becomes thick (3-4 minutes). Take off heat, stir in butter and salt. Pour in small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • CAKE: Slice cake horizontally into 3 even layers.
  • In a mixing bowl, add vanilla frosting, orange juice and orange zest; stir to combine. Place bottom layer of cake on platter, spread 1/2 of orange frosting on bottom layer, top with mandarin oranges.
  • Place another layer of cake on top, spread pineapple curd over this layer and top with 4 slices of pineapple rings cut in 1/2.
  • Add third layer of cake, frost all around the sides with rest of orange frosting. Frost top with cream cheese frosting.
  • Layer 4 pineapple rings on top, cut into 1/4 and second can of mandarin oranges.Press toasted coconut into sides and on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 328.2, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 60.1, Protein 4.1

AMBROSIA ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Ambrosia Angel Food Cake image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 large size Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
1 tub Cool Whip, defrosted, divided
1 pre-made angel food cake
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple juice in a medium sized bowl. Mix in the Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding mix, and then mix in 1 cup of the Cool Whip. Now fold in the crushed pineapple.
  • Split angel food cake crosswise. Spread the bottom layer with half the pineapple-pudding mix. Put on the top of the cake. Frost the sides with the remaining Cool Whip.
  • Use the remainder of the pineapple-pudding mix to spread on top of the cake. Now, sprinkle the top of the cake with toasted coconut and decorate with the drained mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For a lighter cake, use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
  • Make sure to beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks before folding them into the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a tube pan to allow for even cooking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a fruity twist, add some chopped fruit to the batter, such as berries, peaches, or bananas.
  • For a chocolatey twist, add some cocoa powder to the batter.
  • For a nutty twist, add some chopped nuts to the batter, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.

Conclusion:

Angel food ambrosia cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks. With its light and fluffy texture and sweet, fruity flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give angel food ambrosia cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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