Description
Angel Food Cake Strawberry Shortcake Jars are a delightful, layered dessert that combines light and airy angel food cake, sweetened strawberries, and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake (approximately 12 ounces)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them in half and sprinkle with sugar. Let them macerate for about 15 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
3. Crumble the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
4. In jars, layer crumbled cake, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until jars are full.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute store-bought whipped cream for a quicker version.
Try adding blueberries or raspberries for a patriotic twist.
Dessert jars can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept chilled until serving.