Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe
There’s something truly special about making this Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe. It’s the kind of dessert that feels right at home at backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and warm evenings when you want something sweet—but not too heavy.
Unlike traditional cakes, angel food cake skips butter and relies on whipped egg whites to create its signature fluffy texture. The result? A delicate, low-fat dessert that practically melts in your mouth.
Once finished, a topping of juicy strawberries and a soft cloud of whipped cream turns it into a stunning centerpiece—light enough to enjoy after any meal, yet flavorful enough to feel like a real treat.
INGREDIENTS…
- strawberry jello mix
- boiling water
- lemon juice
- Cool Whip
- frozen sliced strawberries
- angel food cake
- fresh strawberries (for garnish
If you are feeling ambitious? Making one from scratch is deeply rewarding and gives you full control over texture and sweetness.
Either way, the strawberries are the star, so you really can’t go wrong.
Whether you’re making it for guests or just treating yourself, this dessert has a way of making any day feel a little more special.
Strawberry angel food cake sits in that sweet spot between decadent and refreshing. It looks impressive, tastes incredible, and feels just a little lighter than most desserts—so you can go back for another slice without much hesitation.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces strawberry jello mix
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 24 ounces thawed Cool Whip
- 16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 angel food cake
- fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the packages of strawberry jello, boiling water, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Stir well until completely dissolved and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 of the containers of Cool Whip, sliced strawberries, and the jello mixture. Mix well.
- Tear the prepared angel food cake into pieces and mix into the jello Cool Whip mixture.
- Spread evenly into a 9 x 13 dish. Top with the remaining container of Cool Whip. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries prior to serving.