The Best Strawberry Angel Cake You Will Ever Make
An incredibly light and refreshing dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. This easy Strawberry Angel Cake is the perfect summer treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes macerating and chilling)
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake (10 to 12 ounces)
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the angel food cake horizontally into three even layers.
- Place the bottom cake layer on a serving plate. Top with one-third of the strawberries and their juice, then spread with one-third of the whipped cream.
- Repeat with the remaining two layers of cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Decorate the top with any remaining strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries. You can make this Strawberry Angel Cake up to 8 hours in advance.