Description

This Strawberry Angel Cake is a light and airy dessert featuring layers of fluffy angel food cake, macerated fresh strawberries, and luscious whipped cream. It’s a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion, combining the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the delicate texture of angel food cake and the richness of creamy whipped topping.

Ingredients

Scale

Angel Food Cake

1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake (about 10 inches)

Strawberry Mixture

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Whipped Cream

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

Fresh mint leaves (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and slice the strawberries. Place them in a bowl and toss with granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices and form a light syrup.
Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream along with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. This creamy whipped topping will add richness to the cake layers.
Assemble the Cake: Slice the angel food cake either horizontally into 2 or 3 layers or cut it into cubes, depending on your preferred serving style.
Layer the Components: In a large serving dish, alternate layers starting with angel food cake, then strawberries with their juice, followed by whipped cream. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Serve: Garnish the assembled dessert with additional fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled for best flavor, or at room temperature.

Notes

You can use store-bought angel food cake for convenience or bake your own if preferred.
Allowing the strawberries to macerate enhances their sweetness and creates a natural syrup.
Whip the cream just until stiff peaks form to avoid overbeating, which can turn the cream into butter.
This dessert is best served the same day but can be refrigerated for a few hours in advance.
For an added flavor twist, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or liqueur to the strawberries before macerating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American