Strawberry Angel Cake

czwartek, 30 stycznia 2014

4 cups sliced strawberries
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (10 inch) round angel food cake
3 tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur) or 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 cup whipping cream, whipped very firm with 2 tbsp sugar
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 Combine 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 mixer til smooth.
2 Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers using a serrated knife; place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate. Brush with 1 tbsp liqueur (or orange juice), 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 (or orange juice). Spread whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Cover; chill 30 minutes.
3 Arrange remaining strawberries on top of cake. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.

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