This Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce Recipe is a quick and warm recipe, which is made with frozen cherries and apple brandy. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 10 minutes.
Jump to RecipeAngel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen cherries
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup apple brandy, (recommended: Apple Jack brand)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground cloves
- 4 slices store-bought angel food cake
- 1/2 cup sour cream
How To Make Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce
- Make the Warm Cherry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen cherries, raisins, apple brandy, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Assemble and Serve: Place one slice of angel food cake on each of the four plates. Top each slice with a generous scoop of the warm cherry sauce and finish with a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- How do I get the best sauce consistency? The sauce will thicken as it simmers and the cherries release their pectin. For a thicker sauce, you can let it simmer for an extra minute or two. For a thinner sauce, you can add a splash more brandy or water.
- Can I make this non-alcoholic? Absolutely. Simply substitute the apple brandy with an equal amount of apple juice or apple cider for a delicious, family-friendly version.
- Can I use a different kind of cake? Yes, this warm cherry sauce is also wonderful served over slices of pound cake, a simple sponge cake, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- What’s the best way to serve this dessert? This dessert is at its best when assembled and served immediately. The contrast between the warm, rich cherry sauce and the cool, tangy sour cream over the light angel food cake is key.
What To Serve With Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce
This is a simple and complete dessert that is delicious as is, but can be enhanced with:
- A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream instead of sour cream
- A dusting of powdered sugar
- A sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds for crunch
- A sprig of fresh mint for garnish
How To Store Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce
This dessert is designed to be eaten fresh. If you have leftovers, it is best to store the sauce and the cake in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cake will become soggy if stored with the sauce on it.
Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 450kcal
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 250mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes, you can use fresh, pitted cherries. The cooking time will be about the same. Frozen cherries are convenient as they are already pitted and help create a saucy consistency as they release their juice.
Yes, a dollop of crème fraîche, plain Greek yogurt, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream would be a delicious alternative to the sour cream.
This recipe is designed to be a very quick and easy dessert. Using a pre-made cake allows you to create an elegant and delicious treat in just a few minutes.
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Angel Food Cake with Warm Cherry Sauce Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes5
minutes450
kcalAn incredibly fast and elegant dessert that uses store-bought angel food cake as a base for a warm and spicy cherry and raisin compote, finished with a cool dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
4 slices store-bought angel food cake
1 (12-oz) bag frozen cherries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup apple brandy
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sugar
Spices: Cinnamon, cloves
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen cherries, raisins, apple brandy, butter, sugar, and spices.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Place a slice of angel food cake on each plate.
- Top each slice with a generous scoop of the warm cherry sauce.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using store-bought angel food cake makes this a sophisticated dessert that’s ready in under 15 minutes.
- For a non-alcoholic version of the sauce, simply replace the apple brandy with apple juice.
- This dessert is best assembled and served immediately to prevent the delicate cake from becoming soggy.
- The tangy sour cream is a key component that balances the sweetness of the warm cherry sauce.
