Angel Cake with Strawberries (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ready-made angel food cake
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2 pounds fresh strawberries, tops removed and cut into slices
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla flavoring
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1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, defrosted
→ Optional Garnish
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Extra fresh strawberries, whole or sliced
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Sprigs of mint
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Fine sugar for sprinkling
# How to Make It:
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Mix sliced strawberries, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir carefully to coat all the berries. Set aside for 15-20 minutes so the strawberries start to get juicy.
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Take a bread knife and cut the angel food cake into three flat, even rounds.
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Put the bottom cake round on your serving dish. Spoon about 1/3 of your juicy strawberry mix over it. Then smooth about 1/3 of the whipped topping on top.
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Put the middle cake round on next. Add another 1/3 of your strawberry mixture, then another 1/3 of your whipped topping.
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Top with the final cake round. Pour the rest of your strawberry mix over it, letting some juice run down the sides. Spread the last bit of whipped topping on top.
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Pop the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours but you can leave it up to 24 hours so the cake soaks up all those tasty strawberry juices.
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Just before you serve it, add some extra strawberries and mint if you want. A light dusting of fine sugar makes it look fancy.
# Additional Tips:
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Serve this treat cold - you can make it a day ahead if you're planning for guests.
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Want to make it look extra special? Cut individual slices and add more strawberries and topping on each plate.
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Feel free to use less or more sugar depending on how sweet your strawberries are and what you like.