Rosemary Thyme Angel Food Cake With Pineapple Compote

PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch pan with vegetable oil spray.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pineapple (with juice). Mix until well blended.
• Pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
• Serve with whipped topping

TWO-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, beat dry angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely upside down as directed on cake mix box, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges; turn cooled cake out onto serving plate. Use serrated knife to cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator.

GRILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH CITRUS COMPOTE

Steps:

• For the Citrus Compote: Zest 1 grapefruit and set aside for the Grapefruit Whipped Cream. Cut off the top and bottom of an orange and place it on the counter flat side down. Cut the outer peel and pith off. Cut into chunks, removing as much pith as possible. Repeat with the remaining citrus fruits (including the zested grapefruit). Add the citrus chunks to a medium saucepot with 1/2 cup of water, the sugar and a handful of mint. Bring to low boil over medium heat and cook, occasionally stir gently making sure not to break up the fruit too much, until slightly syrupy and the sugar is dissolved, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the mint and reserve, it will thicken slightly as it cools.
• For the Grapefruit Whipped Cream: Add the cream and zest to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a bowl with a hand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until peaks are medium-stiff. Refrigerate.
• For the Angel Food Cake: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat. Slice the angel food cake in half along the equator. Place each half on the grill and toast on both sides until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
• Place the bottom of the grilled angel food cake on a platter and spoon about half of the whipped cream over top. Use a slotted spoon to spoon some of the citrus compote over the whipped cream (don't use too much syrup or the whipped cream will be too runny). Place the top half of the cake on top (like a whipped cream sandwich). Spoon the other half of the whipped cream over top and spoon more of the citrus compote on. Garnish with mint leaves. Slice and serve like a layer cake.

VANILLA PINEAPPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar, water, rum, and vanilla beans in a saucepan. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan. Stir to combine the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Add the pineapple and stir until well mixed. Simmer until the liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency and the pineapple is soft.
• Let cool and serve as an accoutrement to yummy desserts like goat cheese cheesecake!

PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 13x9-inch pan and use a paper towel to wipe.
• Mix cake mix and pineapple in a glass or metal bowl on low speed until moistened.
• Bake cake at 350° until center of cake springs back.
• Cool.
• Cover top of cake with whipped topping and sprinkle on coconut.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped topping. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1-1/3 cups pineapple mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake; spread with remaining pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with coconut; garnish with cherries.

NO BAKE PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Crumble cake and spread evenly in bottom of a large oblong pan.
• Pour pineapple evenly over cake.
• Heat milk and marshmallows in saucepan over low heat until marshmallows are dissolved.
• Pour this evenly over layer of pineapple.
• Prepare dream whip according to package directions and spread over cake to create a frosting effect.
• Sprinkle coconut over top.
• Chill.

ROSEMARY PINEAPPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
• Combine all cake ingredients (flour- eggs) in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
• Bake 45-55 minutes or until done (tested with a toothpick- if it comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the cake the cake is done).
• Let cake cool.
• While cake is cooling prepare frosting by mixing frosting ingredients (cream cheese- vanilla) together until smooth and spreadable.
• Spread on cooled cake.
• Refrigerate cake before serving and/or refrigerate leftovers.

PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Mix the angel food cake and the pineapple (or desired flavor ingredients) together and mix by hand until blended.
• Pour into a greased 9" x 13".
• Bake at 350° for 35 - 40 minute.
• Variations:.
• Lemon- 1 cup plus 3 T water, 2 T lemon juice and 2 t grated lemon peel.
• Orange Citrus - 1 C water,1/4 C orange juice and 2 t grated orange rind.
• Cherry - 1 can (20 oz.) lite cherry pie filling.
• Black Cherry - add 1/2 C cocoa to cherry version.
• Cotton Candy - 1 small pkg. (3 oz.) any flavor sugar free gelatin and 1 1/4 C water.
• Margarita - 1 C plus 2 T water, 2 T fresh lime juice and 1 1/2 t grated lime rind.
• Pina Colada - add 1 T coconut extract (and 1 T rum extract if desired)to pineapple
• version.
• Pumpkin - 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, 3/4 C water, 1 T vanilla and 1 T pumpkin pie spice (or spices for spice cake -- below).
• Spice - 1 1/4 C water, 1 1/2 t cinnamon, 1/2 t ginger, 1/2 t nutmeg and 1/4 t ground cloves.

2-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine dry cake mix with crushed pineapple and juice in a large bowl. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn upside down to cool, about 2 hours.
• Run a knife around the edges and turn cooled cake out onto a serving place. Use a serrated knife to cut into slices.

ANGEL LUSH CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have ready ungreased 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
• Sift together flour, 3/4 cups sugar and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat on low speed for 1 minute the egg whites, water, lemon juice, cream of tartar, and vanilla.
• Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until the mixture increases in volume 4 1/2 to 5 times and resembles a bowl of soft foam, about 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.
• Gradually beat in 1 tbsp at a time (on medium speed) 3/4 cup sugar for 2-3 minutes. Do not beat until stiff.
• When all sugar has been added, the foam will be creamy white. Slowly fold in flour with a rubber spatula, do not stir or mix.
• Pour batter into pan and tilt or spread to level the top.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool upside down for at least 1 1/2 hours.
• To unmold, insert a flat knife around the outside and inside of tube.
• While cake is cooling, mix dry pudding mix and pineapple in medium bowl. Gently fold in whipped topping.
• Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers.
• Place bottom layer on serving platter; top with 1/3 of the pudding mixture, repeat with next two layers, ending with filling on top.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with berries just before serving!

LEMON-THYME ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Sift flour and confectioners' sugar together twice., Add lemon juice, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Beat in thyme and lemon zest. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 30-35 minutes or until top crust is golden brown and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1-1/2 hours., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

ROSEMARY & THYME LEMON PUDDING CAKES

Steps:

• Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Lightly brush the inside of six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Dust each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine milk and herbs; bring just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain milk through a fine-mesh strainer; discard herbs., Place flour and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; whisk in yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining melted butter and strained milk. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form; fold gently into flour mixture. Divide among ramekins., Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, 17-20 minutes. (Cakes will fall slightly.) Sprinkle with coarse sugar; cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.