Beaux R'eves

Monday, May 21, 2012

Easiest Angelfood Cake with Lemon Curd Filling



I don't usually blog about food that I make, 
but this cake was my own creation 
(out of necessity which I understand is the mother of invention right?) so I thought I would share it with you.
  Here is the scenario:  It was my girlfriends birthday 
last Wednesday.  We were going out to dinner 
and you know how that is... 
You end up eating too much
 and then you aren't hungry for dessert. 
 Plus, they celebrated with a cake at lunch at her office.  
I had been running around all day and didn't have time
 to really "Bake" a cake. 
 I ran to the grocery store
 and picked up an Angel food cake, some Lemon Curd in a jar, fresh Strawberries, and some Heavy Whipping Cream. 
 The other ingredients I had on hand. 
 I cut the cake in half and 
tunneled out the inside for the filling. 
 I placed the mixing bowl for my KitchenAid Standing Mixer and the whisk attachment in the freezer for 15 minutes. 
 I  put in two cups of Heavy Cream into the mixing bowl 
with 1 tablespoon of Powdered Sugar and
 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract.  
Whisk it up until soft peaks form and then spoon in 1/2 a jar of the Lemon Curd into the whipped cream. 
 This is the best filling you will ever taste!!!
  Very lemony and not too sweet.
Spoon it into your "tunnel" until it's overflowing and
 place the top of the cake back on. 
 Now mix up another batch of Whipped Cream without the Lemon Curd and use that for the Frosting. 
 Take the stems out of the Strawberries and slice them in half.  Arrange them around the cake and on the top.
And that's IT!!! 
 It took less than 20 minutes to make the cake and that includes the 15 minutes of chilling the bowl.
  Keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.  

It is really so yummy, light and fresh tasting.  

Until Next Time,
Beaux R'eves,
XO Cindy

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At Rivercrest Cottage said...

this sounds wonderful, all my favroites rolled into one! For sure will try it.

At The Picket Fence said...

That looks and sounds amazing Cindy! And I just love how simple it is too! :-)
Vanessa

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Light, cool, delicious, beautiful, and easy??!!???

I am sold, girl, thanks - we can ALWAYS use a quick perfect summery dessert! Thank you!

Aledia said...

Sounds fabulous!!

Have a wonderful week!

Aledia @ Plum Perfect

Susan Freeman said...

I love anything with lemon ~ especially lemon curd, so I will be giving this a try!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Maureen Wyatt said...

I'm pinning this so I have a quick "impress them" dessert. Thanks.

The Vintage Chateau said...

My mother used to make a similar version for my birthday cake every year. She used Jello lemon pudding mix - the cooked kind. Store bought lemon curd is even easier, yum! This brought back great memories for me!
Karee

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh this just looks so delicious and beautiful too!!

Suzanne said...

Yum. I want a piece right now!

Lissa @ her + him said...

mmm looks yummy and perfect for summer!!! found you via the blog hop xo

Eclectically Vintage said...

You had me at "easiest"! The lemons are the icing on the angel food cake - my favorite dessert (and martini) flavor.

My girls would love making this with me - pinning it to make sure we do!
Kelly

Maria Elena said...

It looks amazing! I bet is delicious too!

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Your cake looks so delicious that I've got to try it. It has all my favorite ingredients and is super easy and quick to make!

dee dee said...

Cindy,
I always love a good angel food cake!
yummy!
dee dee

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

This sounds so good and I love quick and easy.

Unknown said...

Wow! This looks so scrumpdelious!! How easy was that? I love lemon curd and great comb. Just visiting from the May Blog Hop and am now following you. I would also love to invite you to link this up to Freedom Fridays Blog Hop.

http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/

PS Check out my May 24th post where I am co hosting Katherine's Corner Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. TWO Parties, one place! So hoping to see you there!

Patsy said...

This sounds delicious, and it is a lovely presentation. I am a new follower on GFC. Patsy

Lesli said...

Hello! Thanks for hopping by during the May Networking Blog Hop! That looks so good. Anything with lemon is my fave!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the recipe. My daughter & I made this for my birthday and it is delicious!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday! I'm so glad that it turned out for you! Hope you saved me a slice!

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