Strawberry Angel Cake

Strawberry Angel Cake

Strawberry Angel Cake is a light and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer. This cake is made with fluffy angel food cake, fresh strawberries, and a creamy whipped topping. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients:

• For the Angel Food Cake:

  • 1 store-bought angel food cake (or homemade if you prefer)

• For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the strawberries)

• For the Whipped Topping:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Strawberries:

   • Slice the fresh strawberries and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the strawberries and stir gently to combine.

   • Let the strawberries sit for about 15-20 minutes to macerate, which will release their natural juices and create a syrupy consistency.

2. Whip the Cream:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, or it could turn into butter.

3. Prepare the Cake:

   • If using a store-bought angel food cake, slice it into 1-inch thick slices. If you’re using homemade, slice the cake into even layers.

   • If you prefer individual servings, you can also cut the cake into cubes for easier serving.

4. Assemble the Cake:

   • In a large serving dish or individual trifle bowls, layer the angel food cake slices or cubes at the bottom.

   • Spoon a portion of the macerated strawberries (with some of the juices) over the cake layers.

   • Add a generous layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.

   • Repeat the layers, continuing with cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used up. The final layer should be whipped cream.

5. Chill and Serve:

   • Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

   • Before serving, garnish with additional fresh strawberries on top for decoration.

Tips:

• Variations: You can substitute other berries like blueberries or raspberries if you prefer a different berry flavor.

• Make it a Trifle: For an elegant presentation, serve the dessert in a large trifle dish, layering the cake, strawberries, and whipped cream in a beautiful pattern.

• Make-Ahead: This dessert can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before serving.

Strawberry Angel Cake is the perfect light and sweet dessert for any occasion. It’s fruity, creamy, and absolutely irresistible!