Rhubarb-Orange Angel Food Torte Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
• 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons orange juice, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons cornstach
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
• Fresh raspberries, optional

Directions

• Prepare cake and bake cake according to package directions, using a 10-in. ungreased tube pan. Immediately invert pan onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides of cake and remove from pan.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, 4 tablespoons orange juice, orange peel and ginger. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat about 7 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into the fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
• Split cake into three horizontal layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate; spread half of the rhubarb mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; repeat layer. Top with the third layer. Frost top and sides with whipped topping. Garnish with raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Rhubarb-Orange Angel Food Torte published in Light & Tasty February/March 2003, p39