Light Strawberry Angel Food Cake Trifle
A light and airy dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for warm days and easy to assemble with no baking required.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces (280 grams) angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and hull about 2 cups (300 grams) of ripe strawberries. Slice evenly and set aside.
- Cut about 10 ounces (280 grams) of angel food cake into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes using a sharp knife.
- In a large chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup (30 grams) sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
- In a serving bowl or individual glasses, layer angel food cake cubes, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up strawberry juices.
- Before serving, if whipped cream softens, whisk briefly to revive fluffiness.
Notes
Use soft peaks for whipped cream to avoid turning it into butter. Use a serrated knife to cut angel food cake gently to maintain its airy texture. Chill the trifle for 1-2 hours before serving for best flavor melding. Fresh strawberries are preferred over frozen to avoid sogginess. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream and use gluten-free or vegan angel food cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the trifle bo
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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