This Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert is super easy to make and serve. With fresh fruit on top of a pound cake, it’s a great summer treat that tastes delicious and doesn’t take much effort.
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Why this Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert Recipe is a Keeper
You’ll see how easy it is to make this perfect dessert with homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit. It doesn’t even require baking, as this recipe is made with premade cake. It’s super simple to make, and is perfect for summer, especially if strawberries are in season. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love making this recipe:
- 30 Minute Dessert: This strawberry angel food cake trifle only takes a little over 30 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for this angel food cake trifle with strawberries can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: This is a fun and easy strawberry dessert recipe you can make with your family any time you want.
If you’re looking for more strawberry desserts with angel food cake, try these: Summer Berry Trifle, Dreamy Lemon Curd Trifle, and Butterfinger Dessert Trifle.
Why Is it Called Angel Food Cake?
It’s unknown where angel food cake got its name, but it possibly comes from its light and fluffy texture. It also may come from the fact that this cake is sometimes served at African American funeral receptions. Either way, this angel food cake easy dessert is pure strawberry heaven.
Ingredient Notes for this Fresh Strawberry Dessert
- Angel Food Cake: Use a loaf of angel food cake from the store, or make your own from scratch.
- Strawberries: Top the cake with fresh strawberries. If it’s strawberry season, you can make this recipe with lots of strawberries you’ve picked yourself, so it’s an especially fun recipe to make with your family. Slice strawberries before adding to the cake.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
- Pound Cake: Use pound cake instead of angel food cake if desired for a different texture. You can use either store-bought cake or make it yourself.
- Texture: For some crunchy texture, add in some nuts or crushed cookies.
- Cool Whip: Instead of making your own whipped cream, use cool whip for a shortcut in this layered dessert.
Special Equipment Needed for No-Bake Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Serrated Knife: Use a serrated knife to cut the sponge cake into cubes.
- Trifle Dish: Serve this great recipe in a trifle dish or tube pan and top with whipped cream.
Strawberry Heaven Pro Tip
Consider toasting the cake pieces for a bit of extra texture.
How to Make Angel Food Cake Strawberry Trifle
These are the basic steps for to make this strawberry angel food cake trifle. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl or medium bowl, stir together strawberries, mandarin oranges, granulated sugar, and orange juice; stir the strawberry mixture until combined. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Whip the Cream
Cut pound cake up into one-inch cubes. Set aside. Then, beat whipping cream with a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until foamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Add sour cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Layer the Trifle Cake
Place a layer of pound cake in the bottom of trifle bowl. Place 1/3 of the fruit on top of the cake. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to spread 1/2 of the remaining whipped cream on top. Repeat with the next layer of cake and add remaining berries to the top layer of the cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
Strawberry Trifle FAQs
Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. It should be good for 2 to 3 days.
Make the whipped topping up to 2 days in advance, and top the cake when you’re ready.
Yes; feel free to make this recipe with cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mix of your favorite fruits.
Yes; use a low-fat whipping cream instead of heavy cream, or use a lighter sour cream if desired.
Expert Tips for Making Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
- Chocolate: Try adding chocolate chips or chocolate syrup.
- Cups: Make this recipe in individual cups to serve bite-sized trifles at a party.
- Trifle Dish: Serve in a festive trifle dish for a pretty centerpiece on your table spread.
- Liqueur: Brush the cake layers with a little fruit liqueur, sherry, brandy or even simple syrup to add extra moisture and flavor, but don’t go overboard, or your trifle will become soggy.
- Pudding: Add some vanilla pudding or pie filling to the layers for even better layers.
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Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert
Equipment
- Mixer with Whisk Attachment
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Ingredients
- 2 pints Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- 22 ounces Canned Mandarin Oranges, drained
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Orange Juice
- 1 loaf Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
- 2 cups Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- ½ cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients and stir until combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut pound cake up into one-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Beat whipping cream with a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until foamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Add sour cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Place a layer of pound cake in the bottom of trifle bowl. Place 1/3 of the fruit on top of the cake. Top with 1/2 of the whipped cream. Repeat layers. Top trifle with remaining berries.
Christina’s Notes
- Chocolate: Try adding chocolate chips or chocolate syrup.
- Cups: Make this recipe in individual cups to serve bite-sized trifles at a party.
- Trifle Dish: Serve in a festive trifle dish for a pretty centerpiece on your table spread.
- Liqueur: Brush the cake layers with a little fruit liqueur, sherry, or even simple syrup to add extra moisture and flavor, but don’t go overboard, or your trifle will become soggy.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Perfect for Summer or any special occasion! =)
Most definitely! 🙂
You’re killing me….this looks SO, SO delicious!