Indulge in a heavenly dessert with this Lemon-Filled Angel Food Cake. The delicate texture of angel food cake pairs perfectly with the zesty lemon filling, creating a refreshing and light treat. This recipe is sure to impress guests at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh berries for garnish
Directions
- Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the angel food cake in half horizontally.
- Spread a layer of lemon curd on the bottom half of the cake.
- Place the top half of the cake back on top of the lemon curd layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and lemon zest.
- Dust the top of the cake with the powdered sugar mixture.
- Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Interesting Facts
Angel food cake is known for its light and airy texture, making it a perfect base for fillings like lemon curd.
Lemon curd is a tangy and sweet spread made from lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
This dessert is a great make-ahead option for parties, as the flavors meld together and intensify over time.