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Grilled Angel Food Short Cakes

Posted August 09, 2011 12:00 am

8 slices (½-inch thick) angel food cut from a loaf or round cake

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 cups mixed fresh berries

2 tablespoons lemon juice

¼ cup sugar

Whipped cream, to serve

Heat a grill to medium-high. Lightly brush both sides of each slice of angel food cake with the oil. In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the lemon juice and sugar.

Grill the angel food slices for 2 minutes per side, or until golden and toasty. To serve, top 4 of the slices with half of the berries. Top with the remaining slices of angel food cake, then the remaining berries. Serve with whipped cream.

Serves four.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 280 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 46 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 5 g protein, 15 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium.

Alison Ladman for The Associated Press

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