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Perfect Patriotic Strawberry Blueberry Angel Food Cake Trifle

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A light, festive, and easy-to-make trifle featuring airy angel food cake layered with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and vanilla whipped cream. Perfect for summer parties and Fourth of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: drizzle of berry sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries into 1/4 inch thick slices. Pat dry with paper towels to avoid watery layers.
  2. Cut angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes, keeping them uniform.
  3. In a chilled large mixing bowl, pour in heavy whipping cream. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the finely grated lemon zest with a spatula.
  5. Begin layering in a trifle bowl: place one-third of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom.
  6. Spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the cake, spreading gently.
  7. Sprinkle half of the strawberries and blueberries over the cream.
  8. Repeat layers with another third of cake cubes, whipped cream, and remaining berries.
  9. Top with the last of the whipped cream and garnish with whole berries and mint leaves if desired.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent turning it into butter. Dry berries thoroughly to prevent soggy layers. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream. Use gluten-free angel food cake for gluten-free option. Assemble trifle a few hours before serving to keep cake from becoming soggy.

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