Heavenly Cherry Angel Food Cake with Cherry Fluff Frosting

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Dessert

Ingredients: 10

Delight in this heavenly cherry angel food cake with a delightful cherry fluff frosting. This divine dessert is light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet and tangy cherry flavors. Perfect for any special occasion or gathering.

Ingredients

For Angel Food Cake
16 ounces angel food cake mix
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
water, to add to cherry liquid
1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For Cherry Fluff Frosting
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon reserved cherry juice
1 large egg white
3⁄4 cup marshmallow cream (½ of a 7 oz jar)
1⁄2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)

Instructions

  • For Angel Food Cake

    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and place a rack in the center.
    2. Prepare an ungreased tube pan.
    3. In a large mixing bowl, dump the angel food cake mix.
    4. Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving 1 tablespoon of cherry juice for the frosting.
    5. Mix the remaining cherry juice with water to make 1 1/4 cups of liquid.
    6. Combine the cherry-water mixture with almond and vanilla extract in the bowl with the cake mix.
    7. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium and beat for an additional minute until well blended.
    8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula.
    9. Bake in the preheated oven until deeply browned and the top springs back when touched, about 38-42 minutes.
    10. Invert the pan onto a glass bottle neck to cool for 1 hour, then remove and run a knife around the sides.
    11. Invert the cake onto a cooling rack and then onto a serving platter.

  • For Cherry Fluff Frosting

    1. In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved cherry juice, sugar, and egg white.
    2. Cook over low heat, beating continuously with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
    3. Remove from heat, add marshmallow cream, and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
    4. Fold in chopped cherries, if using.
    5. Spread the frosting over the top and halfway down the sides of the angel food cake. Serve immediately.
    6. Note: This cake is best served fresh; leftovers may not retain the same texture and flavor.

Aug 13, 2024