Berried Treasure Angel Food Cake

Name: Berried Treasure Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 8 slices angel food cake (1-1/2 inches thick); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup almond cake and pastry filling; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries; 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1/4 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped; Confectioners' sugar

My husband grills anything and everything—even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare, yet always impresses dinner guests. —Anita Archibald, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Ingredients

8 slices angel food cake (1-1/2 inches thick)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almond cake and pastry filling
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Using a 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half of the cake slices (discard removed cake or save for another use). Spread butter over both sides of cake slices. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add extract; beat until soft peaks form.
To serve, stack one solid and one cutout slice of cake on each desert plate, placing the outer edges on opposite sides for a more even thickness. Spoon almond filling into holes; top with whipped cream, berries and nuts. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without confectioners' sugar): 486 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Angel Cake Almond Berried Treasure in Simple & Delicious June/July 2014