Toasted Angel Cake with Summer Berries
Serve golden wedges of cake with sun-ripened berries and brown-sugar whipped cream. Try with grilled pound cake slices, too!
PREP: 10 minutes GRILL: about 1 minute
MAKES: 6 servings
1 pint strawberries, hulled and cut into
quarters
1 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ cup heavy or whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 store-bought angel food cake (12 ounces)
1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
2. In medium bowl, toss berries with 1 tablespoon brown sugar; set aside.
3. In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream and vanilla until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Cut cake into 6 wedges. Place cake on hot grill rack over medium heat and toast, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 1 minute.
5. To serve, place cake on dessert plates; top each wedge with berry mixture, then a dollop of whipped cream.
EACH SERVING: About 270 calories, 4g protein, 47g carbohydrate, 8g total fat (5g saturated), 27mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium