Description
Light, fruity, and irresistibly creamy, this Strawberry Angel Cake is your new go-to for quick desserts and summer party treats. Featuring chunks of fluffy angel food cake folded into a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping base, and layered with juicy strawberries, this no-bake dessert is a standout in your collection of easy recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made angel food cake
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 0.5 cup strawberry glaze or strawberry jam (optional)
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add lemon zest if using.
- Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently to maintain fluffiness.
- Tear or cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Add cake cubes and sliced strawberries to the cream mixture. Fold gently to combine.
- Optional: Press graham cracker crumbs into the base of a greased bundt pan.
- Spoon the mixture into the pan and press down lightly. Smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Run a knife along the edge of the pan and invert the cake onto a serving plate.
- Garnish with reserved strawberries and drizzle glaze or jam if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry Angel Cake, no-bake dessert, summer treats, easy recipes