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Two angel food cake strawberry shortcakes in stemless wine glasses topped with whipped cream.
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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake is a great summer dessert using bright fresh berries. Light & sweet angel food cake is toasted and layered with whipped cream, which is a delicious twist on the typical strawberry shortcake recipe.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry shortcake, strawberry recipe, dessert recipe with strawberries, summer dessert recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Sit time for strawberries 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jeannie Z

Ingredients

  • 1 angel food cake
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • whipped cream

Instructions

  • Wash the fruit and pat dry. Slice strawberries and place into a bowl. Add in the sugar and gently stir together. Cover and place in the refrigerator for two hours.
    2 cups strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut the angel food cake into cubed pieces and place them onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
    1 angel food cake
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until they are slightly toasted.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • In clear glasses, layer the angel food cake, strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layer once again and top with whipped cream.
    whipped cream
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Prepare the strawberries two hours before you want to make and serve the dessert.  They need time to sit in the sugar to bring out their sweetness.
Make sure the cubed cake pieces are spread out on your baking sheet in a single layer so that they toast evenly.  You might want to do two batches or use two baking sheets.
Assemble the dessert when you are ready to serve it.  If it is made earlier, the strawberries can make the cake soggy and whipped cream might flop on you.  
The recipe is made for four individual serving glasses.  If you want to serve more than four people, increase the amount accordingly.
To make this for a crowd, it can also be made in a trifle bowl.  You will need to double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your bowl.
By adding some blueberries, you can make this a festive dessert for Fourth of July!