Strawberry Angel Food Cream Cake

This light-as-air dessert combines fluffy angel food cake, whipped cream frosting, and fresh strawberries for a heavenly treat that’s perfect for spring and summer!

Ingredients

For the Angel Food Cake:

• 1 cup (120g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch)

• 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided

• 12 large egg whites, room temperature

• 1½ tsp cream of tartar

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, cold

• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling/Topping:

• 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, sliced

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste)

• Optional garnish: Whole strawberries, mint leaves

Instructions

1. Bake the Angel Food Cake

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Do not grease a 10-inch tube pan.

2. Dry mix: Sift flour + ½ cup sugar together 3 times. Set aside.

3. Whip egg whites: Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla and almond extract.

4. Add flour: Gently fold in flour mixture in 3 batches.

5. Bake: Pour into pan and bake 40–45 minutes until golden and springy. Invert pan to cool completely (1–2 hours).

2. Macerate Strawberries

• Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit 15+ minutes to release juices.

3. Whip the Cream

• Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.

4. Assemble

1. Slice cake horizontally into 2–3 layers.

2. Layer: Place bottom cake layer on a plate. Spread with whipped cream and half the strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers.

3. Frost outside with remaining cream and top with whole strawberries.

Why You’ll Love It

✅ Light yet indulgent—no heavy butter or oil!
✅ Strawberry sweetness balances the airy cake.
✅ Stunning presentation for parties.

Tips

✔ Stabilize whipped cream: Add 1 tbsp cornstarch while whipping.
✔ Shortcut: Use store-bought angel food cake.
✔ Make ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours before serving.

Slice and savor the taste of summer! 🌸