12 Days of Christmas Treats: Glazed Angel Food Cake

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the 2014 edition of The 12 Days of Christmas Treats! Over 12 days we’ll bring you a new, scrumptious recipe for a holiday cookie, cake, or other sweet treat. Whether you leave them out for Santa or simply sample them all yourself is up to you, we just encourage you to try them all! Leave your comments below each recipe and upload a photo if you make your own batch at home. Season’s Eatings!

by Amy Johnson, Director of Communications & Administration, Rocket Sports Media

PHILADELPHIA, PA — When you’re looking for something sweet to serve your guests that’s perhaps a bit on the lighter side, but you still want a showstopper, today’s recipe is just what you need!  This dessert is an easy presentation piece, especially when plated with a dollop of lemon curd and some fresh blueberries and raspberries.  The light cake and fresh fruit make it refreshing yet festive.

Glazed Angel Food Cake

Prep/Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients: 
1 boxed angel food cake mix
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 to 4 tbsp hot water
Lemon curd
Fresh berries (I used raspberries and blueberries)

1. Prepare angel food cake per instructions on box.  (You can make one from scratch, but this is helpful when you’re pinched for time.  Many times you just need water to add to the boxed mix!)  After the cake has cooled completely, invert it onto a cake plate.  Whisk together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until thoroughly combined.  Slowly add hot water while whisking until the glaze is thick but runny.  Pour the glaze all along the top of the cake and watch it beautifully run down the sides.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for our next holiday recipe – All Warm and Fuzzy Hot Cocoa! And if you missed any of our previous recipes in this series, take a moment to check them out below:

Day 1 – Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Day 2 – Lemon-Ginger Wafers
Day 3 – Santa Hat Brownies
Day 4 – Walnut-Maple Sandies
Day 5 – English Pudding Petits Fours, Chocolate Raspberry Wreaths
Day 6 – Maple Butter Kiss Cocktail

Photo credits: Amy Johnson

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