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A plate of toasted angel food cake French toast topped with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and blueberries, garnished with additional fruit slices around the edges.

Toasted Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream

Have you ever wanted to make French toast without making French toast? Boy, do I have good news for you. This recipe for toasted angel food cake, using store-bought cake, and served with homemade whipped cream flavored with real maple syrup tastes like a breakfast French toast without your having to use a frying pan. It also works as a dessert, served with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 433 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 13 ounces angel food cake homemade or purchased, sliced as described above
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pint strawberries washed, hulled, and slice
  • 1/2 pint blueberries washed

Instructions
 

Homemade Whipped Cream with Maple Syrup

  • In a large glass bowl, blend heavy whipping cream with an immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture.
  • Drizzle maple syrup and vanilla extract into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

Toasting Angel Food Cake

  • Place your oven’s top rack on the second highest setting and turn the broiler on High. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Place the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe dish and melt. Use 30-second bursts until liquified.
  • Cut the angel food cake into uniform slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the melted butter. Turn over each piece and repeat on the other side.
  • Place baking sheet under the broiler until the angel food cake turns golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Once toasted on one side, remove the baking sheet from oven and turn over each slice. Place back under the broiler and toast the remaining side until golden brown. approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool slightly before arranging the toasted slices on individual serving plates. Top with some maple whipped cream and fresh berries and serve immediately. Enjoy!   

Notes

You may need to rotate the baking sheet to get uniform results. Keep a very close eye on the cake during this time because it can burn very quickly.
This recipe can be made with your favorite homemade angel food cake recipe or with the store-bought variety. However, if you buy a store-made cake, look for one that is not packaged inside a disposable baking pan. The exterior of cakes sold like this tend to be very sticky, which makes them more difficult to slice. Look for one that is packaged with just plastic wrap around it for protection instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1111IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 0.5mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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