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Raspberry Cream Angel Food Cake
Clara Pepper

Heavenly Raspberry Cream Angel Food Cake: The Ultimate Summer Delight

A light and refreshing dessert, this Raspberry Cream Angel Food Cake combines fluffy angel food cake with a creamy raspberry filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raspberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups cubed angel food cake
  • 8 ounces light or regular cream cheese
  • ¾ cup half-and-half or evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing the raspberry filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cold water, and fresh lemon juice. Over medium heat, stir continuously until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator.
  2. While the raspberry filling cools, prepare the cake and cream layer. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half-and-half, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and optional lemon extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a large dish, layer half of the cubed angel food cake. Press together for better hold while layering.
  4. Dollop half of the cooled raspberry filling over the layer of angel food cake, spreading evenly. Add half of the whipped cream, spreading generously. Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with whipped cream.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours for better flavor melding. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21g

Notes

  • Plan Ahead: Prepare the raspberry filling a few days in advance.
  • Mix with Care: A few lumps in the cream cheese layer are okay.
  • Layering Technique: Aim for a 1:1 ratio of angel food cake to cream filling.
  • Flavor Boost: Add lemon curd between the layers for extra flavor.
  • Substitutions Allowed: Use a triple berry blend or strawberries as alternatives.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free angel food cake.

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