Blueberry Angel Cakes with Bourbon Whipped Cream
- 8Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 angel food cake, cut into 8 slices and toasted
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Preparation
In a saucepan, cook the berries and 1/2 cup sugar over medium-high, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice; let cool. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream, 2 tbsp. sugar, the bourbon and vanilla until peaks form. Top cake with berry mixture, whipped cream and almonds.