Get ready to experience the most divine dessert that combines the lightness of angel food cake, the sweetness of fresh strawberries, and the creamy decadence of vanilla ice cream! This show-stopping dessert is not just a treat, it's an experience that will transport you to dessert paradise. Imagine a cloud-like cake topped with juicy strawberries, velvety vanilla ice cream, and a generous crown of fluffy Reddi Whip - it's the ultimate summer dessert that requires almost no cooking skills but delivers maximum flavor!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Reddi Whip for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them thoroughly and slicing them into thin, even pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar. Gently toss to coat the strawberries and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to release their natural juices and create a sweet syrup.
- Remove the angel food cake from its packaging and place it on a large serving platter or cake stand.
- Take the vanilla ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften for 5-7 minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop.
- Using an ice cream scoop, carefully create 8 evenly sized scoops of vanilla ice cream and set them aside on a chilled plate.
- Slice the angel food cake into 8 equal wedges using a serrated knife, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
- Place one cake slice on each individual serving plate.
- Top each cake slice with a scoop of softened vanilla ice cream.
- Spoon the macerated strawberries and their syrup over the ice cream and cake.
- Finish each serving by generously spraying Reddi Whip on top of the strawberries and ice cream.
- Serve immediately to ensure the ice cream remains cold and the cake is fresh.
Tips
- Choose ripe, bright red strawberries for the most intense flavor and sweetness.
- Let the ice cream soften slightly for easier scooping, but don't let it melt completely.
- Use a serrated knife for clean, precise cake slices.
- Macerate the strawberries in sugar at least 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the ice cream cold and cake fresh.
- For an extra touch, you can lightly toast the angel food cake slices for added texture.
- If preparing for a party, you can pre-slice the cake and have ingredients ready to quickly assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 35mg
