Description
Craving something sweet but light? This Strawberry Angel Cake is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling overly indulgent. Fluffy angel food cake paired with sweet, fresh strawberries and whipped cream makes for a refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth treat!
Ingredients
- Angel food cake (store-bought or homemade): 1 (9-inch) cake
- Fresh strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and sliced
- Sugar (for macerating the strawberries): 2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
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Prepare the Strawberries:
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Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them thinly.
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Toss the sliced strawberries with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and let them sit for 20-30 minutes to macerate, which softens them and releases natural juices.
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Whip the Cream:
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In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Slice the angel food cake into even layers (if using homemade, let it cool completely first).
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Place the bottom layer on a serving dish. Spoon a generous amount of macerated strawberries and their syrup over the cake.
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Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
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Repeat the Layers:
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Continue layering the remaining angel food cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until all components are used. End with whipped cream and top with any remaining strawberries and syrup.
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Chill and Serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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Slice and serve chilled.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: The cake improves with time, so it’s perfect to prepare a few hours in advance or even the night before.
- Serrated Knife: Use a serrated knife to slice the angel food cake cleanly without squashing it.
- Chill the Bowl: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer before whipping the cream for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg