Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Sauce
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Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Description
The Chocolate Angel Food Cake recipe starts with a prepared angel food cake mix enhanced by the addition of cocoa powder and vanilla extract. The batter is carefully mixed to incorporate air, then baked in an ungreased tube pan to provide the characteristic tall, spongy texture. The cocoa powder adds a mild chocolate dimension without overpowering the cake’s signature lightness.
Accompanying the cake is a strawberry sauce made by cooking thawed strawberries with Truvía sweetener and cornstarch to thicken, then pureeing the mixture to a smooth consistency. This sauce adds a sweet, tangy contrast to the fluffy cake.
The cake is traditionally removed from the pan after baking and sliced to serve with the strawberry sauce and optional whipped topping. This combination highlights the cake’s airy structure and sweet fruit topping, suitable for dessert after meals or celebratory occasions.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 angel food cake mix 16 oz package plus ingredients to prepare
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 c. cocoa powder baking
Strawberry Sauce
- 1/8 c. truvia sweetener Spoonable
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 strawberries 12 oz package, frozen, thawed
Whipped Topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vanilla and cocoa. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gently spoon into an ungreased 10 in. tube pan. Cut through batter with knife to remove air pockets. Bake according to directions on box.
- In a small saucepan combing Truvía® Spoonable and cornstarch. Add Strawberries. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. Puree with a blender.
- Run a knife around side and center of cake in pan. Remove to serving platter. Slice and serve with strawberry sauce and whipped topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.