Description
Strawberry Angel Cake is a light, fluffy, and delicious dessert that combines the airy texture of angel food cake with sweet, juicy strawberries and a creamy whipped topping. Perfect for a summer treat, this cake is refreshing, easy to make, and sure to please at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake (about 10 inches)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the strawberries)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash and slice the strawberries. Place them in a bowl and toss with granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to release their juices and make a light strawberry syrup.
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Whip the Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will be your whipped cream topping.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Slice the angel food cake into layers or into cubes (depending on how you want to serve it). If you’re using a whole cake, you can slice it horizontally into 2 or 3 layers.
- In a large serving dish, layer the angel food cake pieces with the macerated strawberries and whipped cream. Start with a layer of cake, followed by strawberries, then whipped cream. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
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Serve:
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cake is best served fresh, but it will still be delicious the next day.
- Variation: You can swap out strawberries for other fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries, or even a mixed berry combination.
- Tip: For a more decadent version, you can drizzle a little chocolate or caramel sauce over the cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg