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Fresh Red White and Blue Angel Food Cake Trifle

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A light, fluffy, and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently washed (optional)
  • 2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought), softly whipped
  • 1–2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for sweetening whipped cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Drain excess water from all berries on paper towels.
  2. Slice the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. If dense or dry, warm slightly to soften before cutting.
  3. In a chilled bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Layer one-third of the angel food cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the cake, then scatter a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the cream.
  5. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream and a few whole berries for garnish.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake soak up berry juices.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Drain berries well to prevent sogginess. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for faster results. Assemble at least 1 hour before serving or the night before for best flavor. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent it from turning grainy or butter-like. Variations include gluten-free cake, dairy-free whipped cream, or adding yogurt for tanginess.

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Keywords: angel food cake trifle, patriotic dessert, red white and blue dessert, easy summer dessert, berry trifle, Fourth of July dessert

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