Description
Heavenly strawberry angel cake promises a delightful journey through light, airy layers infused with sweet berry essence. Delicate crumbs and fresh strawberries create a perfect dessert that melts in your mouth, inviting pure bliss with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Angel Food Bundt Cake (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Creamy Components:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Garnish:
- Sliced strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the angel food cake base, ensuring it’s completely cooled and stable for layering.
- Create a luscious strawberry cream mixture by gently crushing strawberries to release their natural juices and blending them with whipped topping and marshmallows.
- Refrigerate the strawberry cream mixture for 20 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and develop a rich, cohesive texture.
- Carefully slice the angel food cake horizontally into three precise, even layers using a sharp serrated knife to maintain structural integrity.
- Position the bottom cake layer on a serving platter and generously spread a smooth layer of strawberry cream mixture across the surface.
- Carefully place the middle cake layer and repeat the strawberry cream application, ensuring even distribution and complete coverage.
- Position the final cake layer on top and enrobe the entire cake with the remaining strawberry cream mixture, creating a seamless and elegant exterior.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for approximately 90 minutes, allowing the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Optional: Before serving, garnish the cake with delicate fresh strawberry slices to enhance visual appeal and add a fresh element.
- Serve the cake well-chilled for optimal texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Homemade or store-bought angel food cake works perfectly, offering convenience without compromising taste.
- Gently mash strawberries to release natural sweetness while maintaining some fruit chunks for delightful texture variation.
- Refrigeration helps marshmallows soften and flavors blend, creating a more cohesive and creamy strawberry mixture.
- Slice cake when thoroughly chilled for cleaner cuts and optimal presentation, making it ideal for summer gatherings or elegant dessert parties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg