Name: Angel Food Cake with Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 10-inch diameter angel food cake; 1 cup white sugar; 1 pound cream cheese (softened); 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed); 18 ounces strawberry jam or glaze; 1 quart fresh strawberries (sliced)

Fluffy angel food cake layered with sweet cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and glossy glaze — the easiest “wow” dessert you’ll ever make.

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So here’s the thing. I didn’t grow up making angel food cake from scratch. My mom did, though — the real deal — all fluffy whites whipped to oblivion and baked in a special pan you weren’t allowed to touch. But me? I take shortcuts. And this Angel Food Cake with Strawberries is one of those “shortcuts that still feels like you cheated the system” recipes.

I first made it one hot July afternoon when I realized, Oh no, I was supposed to bring dessert to my friend’s BBQ and all I had in my fridge was leftover pizza and half a carton of milk. I ran to the grocery store like a woman on a mission and grabbed the essentials: a store-bought angel food cake (which honestly, is good enough), cream cheese, a tub of whipped topping, and — jackpot — the prettiest carton of strawberries I’d ever seen. Fifteen minutes later, I had this gorgeous, layered thing sitting in my fridge like it had been planned for weeks. People went crazy for it. I’m talking “do you have the recipe?” crazy. And I didn’t even break a sweat.

Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside:

Why You’ll Love This Angel Food Cake with Strawberries Recipe?

This cake is basically the rom-com of desserts. Predictable? Sure. But in the best way. Light, airy cake. A creamy, slightly tangy filling. Sweet, glossy strawberries that taste like summer. And the best part? It’s the kind of dessert you can throw together when you’re wearing flip-flops and have sand still stuck between your toes from the beach.

Also — and this is just my opinion — it’s one of those recipes where imperfection actually makes it better. You don’t need to cut the cake neatly. You don’t need to arrange the strawberries in a perfect Pinterest spiral. Just layer it up and let it be messy-beautiful. You know, like life.

Ingredient Notes:

Let’s talk about the stars of this show:

Angel Food Cake – Store-bought or homemade. Honestly, no judgment. The store-bought version has saved my hide more than once.
Cream Cheese – Softened so you’re not fighting it with the mixer. Nobody needs that kind of arm workout.
White Sugar – Just enough to sweeten without making you feel like you’ve fallen face-first into a candy store.
Whipped Topping – Thawed, light, and cloud-like. The shortcut of champions.
Strawberry Jam or Glaze – For that glossy, dessert-magazine look.
Fresh Strawberries – Sliced right before you mix them so they’re at peak juiciness.

How To Make Angel Food Cake with Strawberries?

Here’s the fun part — and by “fun,” I mean “shockingly easy.”

Crumble the Cake – Don’t be precious about it. Tear it into pieces and toss it in a 13×9-inch dish. Rustic is the vibe.
Make the Creamy Layer – Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until you’ve got a cloud in a bowl. Resist the urge to eat half of it with a spoon.
Spread It – Layer the creamy goodness over the cake, making sure every bite will get some.
Berry Magic – Mix sliced strawberries with jam or glaze until they’re shiny and irresistible.
Top & Chill – Spoon the berry mix over the cream layer and refrigerate for about 3 hours. If you can actually wait that long, you deserve a medal.

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Storage Options:

This Angel Food Cake with Strawberries will last in the fridge for about three days, covered. But truthfully? Mine’s never made it past day two. Freezing isn’t great — the whipped topping and strawberries just don’t thaw gracefully. And honestly, that’s okay.

Variations and Substitutions:

Because sometimes you just want to mix it up:

Swap in blueberries or raspberries.
Whip your own cream if you’re feeling fancy.
Try a different glaze — apricot’s surprisingly good.
Add a drizzle of chocolate for a chocolate-covered strawberry vibe.

What to Serve with Angel Food Cake with Strawberries?

If you want to really set the scene:

A strong cup of coffee to balance the sweetness.
A glass of bubbly for celebratory vibes.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream because… why not?

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make it the night before?
Oh yes, and you should. The flavors have time to mingle, and it’s one less thing to stress about the day-of.

Can I use frozen strawberries?
You can, but they get watery. If you do, thaw and drain them first or risk a slightly soggy cake.

Can I make it less sweet?
Absolutely. Use a sugar substitute in the cream layer and a low-sugar glaze. Still amazing.

If you’ve got 15 minutes and a craving for something light, creamy, and full of summer flavor, this Angel Food Cake with Strawberries might just become your new go-to. And if it wins you “best dessert” at your next get-together… well, don’t forget to act humble.

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