Sherried Angel Cake Easy Make Ahead
Elevate your dessert game with this Sherried Angel Cake Easy Make Ahead recipe—a light, airy, and elegant treat perfect for entertaining or indulgent weeknights. This no-bake dessert combines the delicate sweetness of store-bought angel food cake with a luscious whipped cream infused with dry sherry and vanilla for a sophisticated twist. Layered with bursts of fresh berries and chilled to perfection, this trifle-style dessert is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Designed to be made ahead of time, it ensures hassle-free hosting while letting the flavors meld beautifully in your refrigerator. Garnished with vibrant berries and sprigs of mint, this crowd-pleaser is a true testament to effortless elegance and flavor. Perfect for fans of make-ahead desserts and lovers of light, fruity creations!
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Store-bought angel food cake
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the store-bought angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Step 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar, dry sherry, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue whipping until medium peaks form.
Step 4
In a trifle dish or a serving bowl, create a base layer using the cubed angel food cake. Spread an even layer of the sherry-infused cream over the cake.
Step 5
Repeat the layering process (cake, then cream) until all the cake and cream are used up, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
Step 6
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Before serving, top the dessert with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Step 8
Scoop into serving dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1054.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2771.9 |
| Total Fat 160.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 480mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2414.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 256.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 223.8g | |
| Protein 22.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 75.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 367.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories