Angel Food Cake Waldorf Recipe

Indulge in this elegant Angel Food Cake Waldorf! A classic angel food cake is transformed into a decadent dessert with a creamy cocoa-almond filling and a delightful toasted almond topping. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or impressing your guests with a show-stopping treat that's easier to make than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 613.8 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Angel Food Cake Waldorf

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds and 1/3 cup shaved toasted almonds
  • 1 (10-inch) angel food cake

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How to Make Angel Food Cake Waldorf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 10-inch angel food cake (store-bought or homemade). Once cooled, carefully slice off a 1-inch thick layer from the top.
  2. Using a serrated knife or melon baller, gently remove the center of the cake, creating a cavity, leaving about a 1-inch thick wall.
  3. In a large bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the whipped cream, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped almonds.
  7. Fill the cavity of the angel food cake with the whipped cream mixture.
  8. Replace the 1-inch thick slice of cake on top.
  9. Spread the remaining whipped cream mixture over the top and sides of the cake.
  10. Sprinkle 1/3 cup shaved, toasted almonds over the top of the cake.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

131g

Fat

106g

Carbs

20g

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