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Light and Fluffy Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Homemade Angel Food Cake Dessert

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A light and fluffy berry trifle featuring airy angel food cake, fresh mixed berries, and homemade whipped cream. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries hulled and sliced, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream (at least 36% fat)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons berry jam or preserves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the berries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries, leaving smaller berries whole. Pat dry on paper towels to remove excess moisture. If using frozen berries, thaw completely and drain any extra juice.
  2. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes using a serrated knife, handling gently to keep the texture intact. Set aside.
  3. Pour cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  4. In a trifle bowl or clear glass dish, layer angel food cake cubes evenly.
  5. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of berry jam or preserves over the cake layer.
  6. Scatter a generous handful of mixed berries over the cake layer.
  7. Spoon a layer of whipped cream over the berries and smooth gently with a spatula.
  8. Repeat layering with remaining cake, jam, berries, and whipped cream, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
  9. Garnish the top with a few whole berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar or lemon zest.
  10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up berry juices without losing fluffiness.

Notes

Keep cream and mixing bowl chilled for best whipped cream results. Use a serrated knife to cut angel food cake gently to maintain fluffiness. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy cake. Assemble no more than a day ahead to prevent cake from becoming too soft. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with chilled coconut cream and use dairy-free angel food cake. Frozen berries must be fully thawed and drained.

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