Experience the light and airy delight of our Angel Food Summer Fruit Cake, expertly layered with fresh seasonal fruit and luscious filling. This elegant dessert combines the fluffy texture of angel food cake with vibrant fruit toppings and a smooth filling, making it a perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings or a special treat. Its delicate sweetness and refreshing flavors are sure to please every palate.

Ingredients

• 1 Angel Food Cake
• 2 pints of fresh strawberries (see note below)
• 1 Large container of Cool Whip
• 1 regular-size box of instant vanilla pudding
• 1 stick of butter (soft)
• 2 cups of powdered sugar

Cake Filling

1. In a mixer bowl, add 1 cup of milk to 1 regular-size box of instant vanilla pudding – beat for 2 minutes.
2. Add half of the container of Cool Whip, blend the pudding mix and Cool Whip with a spoon, and refrigerate until ready to assemble the cake.
3. Refrigerate the remaining Cool Whip to use for frosting.

Process

1. Prepare cake according to box directions, cool completely.
2. Slice the cooled cake into 2 layers.
3. Slice strawberries into thin pieces.
4. Spread half of the pudding filling onto the bottom layer.
5. Spread sliced strawberries on top of the filling.
6. Cover with the first layer of cake.
7. Repeat the filling and strawberry layers, then place the top cake layer on and press gently to set.

Frosting

1. Beat the butter until it becomes smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
3. Fold in the remaining half of the container of Cool Whip.
4. Frost the sides of the cake and then the top. Decorate with sliced fruit.
5. Keep cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

Note

You can use any fruit for this cake. The original recipe used canned mandarin oranges, sliced lengthwise.

• Mandarin oranges (canned), sliced lengthwise
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Any mix of the above

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