Angel Food Cake With Caramel Sauce

Angel Food Cake With Caramel Sauce
25 min.
12
316kcal

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Indulge in the light and airy delight of Angel Food Cake with Caramel Sauce, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and texture. This classic treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for your taste buds. With its fluffy layers and rich caramel drizzle, it’s sure to impress at any gathering or special occasion.

What makes this recipe truly special is the combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese and the lightness of whipped topping, creating a luscious filling that complements the delicate cake. The angel food cake itself is a marvel of baking, made with whipped egg whites that give it that signature cloud-like texture. Each bite melts in your mouth, making it a delightful end to any meal.

The crowning glory of this dessert is the homemade caramel sauce, which adds a rich, buttery flavor that elevates the entire dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that rivals any gourmet dessert. The process of cooking the sugar and cream to the perfect soft-ball stage may sound daunting, but the result is well worth the effort.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this Angel Food Cake with Caramel Sauce is not only quick to prepare but also serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family gatherings. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful dessert that combines elegance with simplicity, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • ounces non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed
  • ounces angel food cake prepared
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream divided
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; set aside.
  2. Cut cake horizontally into two layers.
  3. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with cream cheese mixture. Replace top; refrigerate.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of cream, sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Cook and stir until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234°). Slowly add remaining cream. Cook and stir until mixture returns to soft-ball stage (234°).
  5. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool.
  6. Drizzle over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories316kcal
Protein3.4%
Fat44.42%
Carbs52.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.84
Glycemic Load
10.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.5195652071549%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.59kcal
15.78%
Fat:16.03g
24.67%
Saturated Fat:10.57g
66.05%
Carbohydrates:42.39g
14.13%
Net Carbohydrates:42.35g
15.4%
Sugar:36.93g
41.03%
Cholesterol:40.12mg
13.37%
Sodium:180.43mg
7.84%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:2.76g
5.52%
Vitamin A:518.9IU
10.38%
Phosphorus:78.06mg
7.81%
Selenium:4.79µg
6.84%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.45%
Calcium:52.41mg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.13%
Potassium:74.62mg
2.13%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%
Vitamin K:1.74µg
1.66%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.3%
Magnesium:5.12mg
1.28%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.17%
Folate:4.6µg
1.15%