Strawberry Angel Cake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 inch) round angel food cake
• 3 tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur) or 3 tablespoons grand marnier, divided (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (such as cool whip)
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl; cover and let stand 1 hour. combine 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and cream cheese in a medium bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
• 2 cut the angel food cake into 3 layers using a serrated knife; place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate. brush with 1 tablespoon liqueur, and spread half of cream cheese mixture over cake. spoon one-third of strawberries over cream cheese mixture using a slotted spoon. repeat layers, ending with cake and liqueur.
• 3 spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. cover; chill 30 minutes. arrange remaining strawberries on top of cake before serving; sprinkle with toasted almonds.