Angel Food Cake and Berries Recipe

This Angel Food Cake and Berries Recipe is a light and effortless recipe, which uses store-bought angel food cake and frozen strawberries. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert, ready in about 5 minutes.

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Angel Food Cake and Berries Ingredients

A super-simple list for an effortless and elegant dessert.

1 store-bought angel food cake
2 cups frozen strawberries with sugar, defrosted
1/2 pint (about 1 cup) fresh blackberries or raspberries
1 canister of store-bought whipped cream (or homemade)

How To Make Angel Food Cake and Berries

A step-by-step guide to this incredibly simple, no-bake dessert.

Prepare the Berry Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the defrosted frozen strawberries (along with all their liquid/syrup) with the fresh blackberries or raspberries. Stir gently to combine. The syrup from the frozen berries will coat the fresh fruit, creating a delicious sauce.
Assemble and Serve: Cut the angel food cake into thick slices or wedges using a serrated knife. Place a slice on each dessert plate. Spoon the juicy berry mixture generously over each slice of cake, allowing the syrup to soak into the sponge. Top with a large swirl of whipped cream and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Why use frozen strawberries? Frozen strawberries packed in sugar release a lot of syrup when they thaw. This natural syrup acts as a sauce for the cake. Mixing them with fresh berries gives you the best of both worlds: a saucy liquid and a firm, fresh texture.
How to slice angel food cake: Angel food cake is very delicate and spongy. Use a serrated bread knife and use a gentle sawing motion. Do not press down hard, or you will squish the cake.
Can I toast the cake? Yes! For a different texture, toast the cake slices in a toaster oven or dry skillet until golden brown. The warm, crisp exterior pairs beautifully with the cold berries and cream.
How to thaw the berries quickly: If you forgot to thaw them in the fridge overnight, place the sealed bag of frozen strawberries in a bowl of cold water for about 15-20 minutes.

What To Serve With Angel Food Cake and Berries

This light dessert is perfect for summer picnics or after a heavy meal.

Iced Tea or Lemonade
A scoop of vanilla ice cream (instead of whipped cream)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

How To Store Angel Food Cake and Berries

Storage: Store the cake and the berry mixture in separate containers. If stored together, the cake will turn into mush.
Refrigerate: The berry mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cake can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge.

Angel Food Cake and Berries Nutrition Facts

(Per serving, assuming 8 slices)

Calories: ~220 kcal
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 320mg
Total Carbohydrate: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 35g
Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use only fresh strawberries?

Yes, but you will need to make your own syrup. Slice 3 cups of fresh strawberries and toss them with 1/4 cup of sugar. Let them sit for 30 minutes (macerate) until they release their juices before serving.

Is angel food cake gluten-free?

Usually, no. Most store-bought angel food cakes are made with wheat flour. If you need a gluten-free option, look for a specific GF bakery or use a GF mix.

Can I use Cool Whip instead of canned whipped cream?

Absolutely. A dollop of thawed Cool Whip works perfectly and holds its shape longer than spray-can whipped cream.