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    Home » Collections » What to Serve with Angel Food Cake

    Published: Jun 2, 2022 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    What to Serve with Angel Food Cake

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    Looking for the perfect angel food cake toppings? Keep reading for 15 fun, creative ways to turn a basic angel food cake into something spectacular.

    Spoiler alert: angel food cake is delicious with pretty much everything. 

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    A plain angel food cake is pretty perfect just the way it is. I mean, it's a fluffy cake that tastes like a marshmallowy cloud — how could that be bad?

    It's the perfect base to dress up with delicious toppings for special occasions or, you know, Tuesdays.

    That's probably why angel food cake is my very favorite dessert -- and I just can't stop creating new angel food cake recipes. Case in point:

    • 2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Cake
    • Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
    • Chocolate Angel Food Cake
    • Pumpkin Angel Food Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle
    • Pumpkin Angel Food Cake roll with Lemon Cream Filling

    The possibilities to turn basic angel food cakes into tasty angel food cake desserts are literally endless.

    So next time you need an impressive dessert, here are 15 ways to take an airy angel food cake to the next level.

    What to Serve with Angel Food Cake

    1

    Summer Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing)

    Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

    Fruit salad with honey lime dressing is filled with a variety of colorful juicy fresh fruits — and they all taste amazing on top of a slice of angel food cake! Make it with the freshest fruits of the season for a pretty and delicious spring or summer dessert.

    2

    2 Minute Blueberry Maple Syrup

    Photo Credit: plantbasedonabudget.com

    2-Minute Blueberry Maple Syrup adds a blast of sweet and tangy flavor to an ordinary angel food cake. Jazz it up with a dash of lemon juice or add other fruits that are in season like strawberries or raspberries for even more fresh flavor.

    3

    Balsamic Roasted Strawberries

    Strawberries are an angel food cake classic topping. Turn an ordinary angel food cake into an elevated strawberry shortcake dessert with Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Strawberries and a little bit of whipped cream.

    4

    Air Fryer Bananas

    Photo Credit: cookeatlivelove.com

    Caramelized Air Fryer Bananas are brushed with coconut oil and dusted with cinnamon, then fried to a crispy golden brown and sprinkled with sea salt. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream over angel food cake for an extra special treat.

    5

    Caramel Sauce

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    This rich and creamy homemade caramel sauce is a thing of beauty — and it’s easy to make with just 6 ingredients. It would be absolutely delicious drizzled on top of your cake with caramelized bananas or apples and a sprinkle of toasted pecans.

    6

    Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream

    Photo Credit: saltandbaker.com

    This Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream recipe is a fun twist on homemade whipped cream! The creamy texture and sweet and tangy flavor is absolutely perfect with angel food cake and fresh strawberries!

    7

    5-Minute Whipped Ricotta Recipe

    This silky smooth whipped ricotta is easy to make with whole-milk ricotta, honey, orange juice, and orange zest. Delicious dolloped on airy angel food cakes with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.

    8

    Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.whattheforkfoodblog.com

    Homemade lemon curd is easy to make and much more delicious than store-bought! This lemon curd recipe has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. An easy way to turn a simple cake into an even more delicious treat.

    9

    White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting & Glaze

    This luscious cream cheese glaze adds just the right amount of tang to sweet cake. Drizzle it on top of your angel food cake with fresh berries for an impressive and beautiful dessert.

    10

    Chocolate Ganache - 3 Ways!

    Photo Credit: partylicious.net

    This easy chocolate ganache recipe uses 2 simple ingredients to make chocolate ganache 3 ways: a pourable glaze, spreadable filling, or pipeable frosting.

    11

    Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe {Crockpot}

    Photo Credit: www.themagicalslowcooker.com

    Fried apples are buttery cooked apples, perfectly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Easy, delicious dessert all on its own, or served with cake, ice cream, or whipped cream.

    12

    Passion fruit coulis

    Photo Credit: www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com

    This easy passion fruit coulis has a wonderful natural tang and is a cinch to make with just three ingredients. Perfect over angel cake, cheesecake, or ice cream!

    13

    Fresh Cherry Dessert Sauce

    Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

    Fresh Cherry Sauce is a luscious sauce that turns any dessert into a celebration of summer. Easy, versatile dessert sauce for cake, ice cream, parfaits, or pancakes.

    14

    Vanilla Sauce (Creme Anglaise)

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    This traditional French vanilla custard sauce is perfect on angel food cake, bread pudding, or fruit. Easy recipe you can whip up in less than 15 minutes.

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    Stewed Rhubarb (3 Ingredients Recipe)

    Photo Credit: www.abakingjourney.com

    Stewed Rhubarb is a delicious 3-ingredient sauce that’s super quick and easy and a delicious topping for cakes, yogurt, or any of your favorite desserts.

    Try These Delicious Angel Food Cake Recipes

    • 2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Cake
    • Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
    • Chocolate Angel Food Cake
    • Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Roll w/ Lemon Cream Filling

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