Description
Strawberry Angel Cake is a light and airy dessert that combines fluffy angel food cake layers with a creamy, sweet strawberry and marshmallow filling. This easy-to-assemble cake is chilled to meld flavors and decorated with fresh strawberries for a refreshing and delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 Angel Food Bundt Cake (homemade or store-bought)
Filling & Topping
- 16 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
- 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- Optional: sliced strawberries for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: If using a homemade angel food cake, ensure it’s completely cooled before assembling so it holds together well during layering.
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a large bowl, mash the diced strawberries with a fork lightly to release their juices while keeping some chunks for texture.
- Make the Cream Mixture: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip and mini marshmallows into the mashed strawberries to combine the sweet creaminess with fruit.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to thicken the cream mixture and enhance flavor melding.
- Prepare the Cake Layers: While the cream chills, use a serrated knife to carefully cut the angel food cake horizontally into three even layers for layering.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread a generous portion of the cream mixture evenly over the bottom layer, then place the middle layer on top. Repeat spreading the filling on the middle layer before adding the top layer.
- Finish Assembly: Use the remaining cream mixture to cover the entire assembled cake, smoothing it out for an even finish and sealing in the flavors.
- Chill: Refrigerate the completed cake for at least 90 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
- Decorate & Serve: Optionally, garnish the top with fresh sliced strawberries before serving to add bright color and extra strawberry flavor.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to cut the delicate angel food cake evenly without compressing it.
- For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries that are naturally sweet and juicy.
- Allow the cake to chill thoroughly for a firmer texture and better flavor integration.
- This cake is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a less processed option.
