Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake

Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake
45 min.
12
247kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion—the Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake! This light and fluffy dessert combines the airy texture of angel food cake with rich, decadent chocolate and a sumptuous caramel sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser at gatherings or a satisfying end to a weeknight dinner.

Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of this heavenly cake, where the sweetness of the caramel perfectly balances the bittersweet chocolate drizzle. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests raving and coming back for more. And it gets even better! This recipe is surprisingly quick and easy, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With simple ingredients like a store-bought angel food cake mix, bittersweet chocolate, and brown sugar, you don’t need to be a master baker to create something truly scrumptious.

Whether you choose to serve it alongside a scoop of your favorite ice cream or simply enjoy it as is, the Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake is sure to impress. Decorated with toasted pecans for an added crunch, this dessert brings a delightful contrast to the soft cake, creating a sensation that delights the senses. So, roll up your sleeves and treat yourself and your loved ones to this decadent dessert that feels fancy but comes together with ease!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce angel food cake mix white
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons pecans toasted chopped
  • Dash salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Bake cake according to package instructions. Cool completely.
  2. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted, stirring every 10 seconds.
  3. Drizzle chocolate over cake.
  4. Combine brown sugar and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes (do not stir).
  5. Remove from heat; quickly drizzle caramel over cake. Top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein4.9%
Fat31.74%
Carbs63.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.677391299573%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Delphinidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:247.05kcal
12.35%
Fat:8.9g
13.69%
Saturated Fat:4.51g
28.2%
Carbohydrates:39.99g
13.33%
Net Carbohydrates:39.18g
14.25%
Sugar:29.57g
32.86%
Cholesterol:14.69mg
4.9%
Sodium:347.12mg
15.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.06mg
1.35%
Protein:3.09g
6.18%
Phosphorus:150.09mg
15.01%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.59%
Selenium:5.47µg
7.81%
Calcium:69.93mg
6.99%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.77%
Copper:0.13mg
6.35%
Folate:16.76µg
4.19%
Magnesium:16.27mg
4.07%
Vitamin A:177.07IU
3.54%
Fiber:0.81g
3.23%
Iron:0.5mg
2.78%
Potassium:82.23mg
2.35%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.09%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.56%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.27%
Source:My Recipes