Berry Angel Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ready-made angel food cake
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2 pounds fresh strawberries, trimmed and cut into slices
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla flavor
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1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, defrosted
→ Optional Garnish
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Extra fresh strawberries, complete or sliced
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Sprigs of mint
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Dusting of confectioners sugar
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Mix up sliced strawberries, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir them gently until coated. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes so they release their sweet juices.
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Grab a serrated knife and cut the angel food cake into three even layers across.
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Set the bottom cake slice on your serving dish. Cover it with about 1/3 of your berry mix, juice and all. Then add 1/3 of your whipped topping over that.
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Put the middle cake slice on next. Top it with another 1/3 of your strawberry mixture, then another 1/3 of your whipped topping.
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Pop the final cake layer on. Spread your remaining strawberry mix on top, letting some juice run down the sides. Cover with your leftover whipped topping.
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Put the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but you can leave it up to 24 hours. This lets the flavors blend and the cake soak up some berry juice.
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When you're ready to serve, throw on some extra strawberries and mint if you want. A light sprinkling of powdered sugar makes it look fancy.
# Helpful Notes:
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This sweet treat tastes best cold and you can make it a whole day ahead of time.
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For a fancier look, cut slices and serve them with extra berries and whipped topping on the side.
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You can add more or less sugar depending on how sweet your strawberries are and what you like.