Strawberry-rhubarb Angel Food Cake

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 angel food cake (make, use a mix or buy one already made)
• 2 1/2 cups sliced rhubarb
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 orange
• 2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
• red food coloring
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• mint leaf (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 combine rhubarb and the juice of one orange (juice should equal at least 1/4 cup liquid- if additional liquid is needed, add water to make 1/4 cup).
• 2 add 1/2 cup sugar, cover and cook over medium heat until rhubarb is tender.
• 3 set aside 1/2 cup sliced strawberries.
• 4 stir remaining strawberries into rhubarb mixture.
• 5 stir in a few drops red food color for eye appeal.
• 6 cool.
• 7 mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
• 8 slice cake horizontally to make 3 layers.
• 9 spoon 1/2 the filling on bottom cake layer.
• 10 add second layer cake and spoon on remaining filling.
• 11 place top layer on cake.
• 12 chill cream well, whip until stiff.
• 13 set aside.
• 14 beat together ricotta cheese, 4 tablespoons sugar, and the grated peel of one orange.
• 15 beat until fluffy.
• 16 fold whipped cream into whipped ricotta cheese.
• 17 frost the sides and top of cake with whip cream mixture.
• 18 garnish with remaining strawberry slices and mint leaves.
• 19 refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 20 cake is best if served same day.