In need of an angel food cake dessert? Try our mini strawberry angel food cake trifles! They’re great for the 4th of July! Make these red, white and blue trifles by using angel food cake mix with strawberries and blue Cool Whip, yum!
The fluffy texture and sweet taste of angel food cake goes perfectly with strawberries and whipped cream. The best part is that you can either use an angel food cake mix or buy a pre-made angel food cake at the store. Keeping this dessert extra simple for a busy holiday!
Also, try my homemade strawberry shortcakes!
How to Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake Trifles
Ingredients
Angel Food Cake Mix – Either buy a mix to easily bake or use an already made cake. They usually sell fresh baked angel food cakes near the berries in grocery stores.
Whipped Cream – Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream will work for this recipe.
Strawberries – Fresh, sliced strawberries.
Blue Food Coloring – A few drops of blue dye to create a festive red, white and blue dessert!
Directions
Slice the angel food cake into 1″ to 2″ cubes.
Right before serving, slice fresh strawberries and place in a bowl.
Add 4 drops of blue dye into 8 ounces whipped cream and stir.
To assemble, add a layer of blue whipped cream to the bottom, then place a layer of the cake over the top.
Add strawberries, another layer of blue whipped cream and a few more pieces of angel food cake.
Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips for Making this Angel Food Cake Dessert
- You can make a large version of this dessert using a standard trifle dish.
- Prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store, then quickly assemble right before serving.
- Using an angel food cake mix or a store bought cake is fine. Save the time!
This is the perfect layered angel food cake dessert. It’s not too sweet and truly perfect for the 4th of July. We hope you enjoy it!
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Mini Strawberry Angel Food Cake Trifle
Ingredients
- 14 ounces angel food cake
- 10 strawberries, sliced
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- 5 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Slice the angel food cake into 1โณ to 2โณ cubes.ย
- Right before serving, slice fresh strawberries and place in a bowl.ย
- Add 4 drops of blue food coloring into 8 ounces whipped cream and stir.ย
- To assemble, add a layer of blue whipped cream to the bottom, then place a layer of the cake over the top.ย
- Add strawberries, another layer of blue whipped cream and a few more pieces of angel food cake.
- Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream.