This dreamy Strawberry Angel Food Cake has all the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake—but with a twist. Instead of fresh strawberries piled on top of angel food cake, we tear up the cake pieces and layer them with strawberries and strawberry Jell-O.

Then, we top it all with a creamy Cool Whip Frosting and strawberry slices for a sheet cake vibe that is easy to serve and as delicious as it is pretty.

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Beautiful Yet Oh So Easy, Strawberry Angel Food Cake

This is a dessert that we like to serve when we are having a special family get-together, a baby shower, or a graduation. It’s so pretty, easy to make ahead of time, and travels well if we need to take it with us.

I love the retro charm of this classic dessert! Not only does it have the rich, creamy texture, soft chunks of angel food cake, and fresh strawberries that I love from strawberry shortcake, but it’s so fun to look at! The pink Jell-O encases the cake pieces and strawberries into fun mix-and-match layers, while the creamy frosting shows just a peek of the sweet pink treat beneath. I used fresh strawberry slices with vibrant leaves as a garnish to bring the whole look together. 

This is a great recipe to let little ones help you with. Instead of slicing the angel food cake, let them tear it apart while you make the other components. Sure, it’ll be a little messier, but they’ll love doing it! 

Find more scrumptious strawberry desserts and other treats with my Dessert Guide. If you enjoy making desserts with jello be sure to try my No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Jello Pie.

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Head To The Grocery Store

This strawberry angel, food cake dessert, is almost half-made just by picking up the ingredients! Super simple and easy to make, you’re going to fall in love with this heavenly dessert.

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  • Angel Food Cake: Grab your favorite kind of angel food cake from the store. It can be in any shape since we’re cutting it up anyway. 
  • Strawberry Jell-O: This is the key to getting that rich pink cream.​​
  • Boiling Water: You’ve gotta dissolve the Jell-O somehow! 
  • Ice: This will help cool the Jell-O down quickly. 
  • Strawberries: Wash, remove stems, and cut or quarter a pound of fresh berries. Save some or get an extra carton of strawberries for garnishing and snacking. 
  • Cool Whip: This recipe calls for two containers of Cool Whip to properly frost the entire cake!

📝 Note: You can find the full recipe with ingredients and measurements in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake

It’s as easy as slicing strawberries, cutting cake, and making Jell-O. Ready to get started?

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Time For Jell-O

  • Combine boiling water and strawberry Jell-O in a medium bowl and whisk until dissolved. 
  • Add ice and stir until the Jell-O liquid is cool. Set Aside.
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Cut Cake

  •  Using a long serrated knife, cut the angel food cake into small cubes.
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Start Layering

  • Evenly spread the cake pieces over the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
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Make It Creamy

  • Mix one container of Cool Whip to the cooled Jell-O mixture and whisk until creamy and smooth.
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Slice Berries

  • Halve or quarter strawberries, depending on their size.
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Combine Berries and Cream

  • Gently fold strawberry slices into the creamy Jell-O.
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Assemble Dessert

  • Pour the Jell-O and strawberry mixture evenly over the angel food cake pieces in the pan. Make sure the Jell-O is covering all the cake pieces. 
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Let It Chill

  • Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or until the mixture is firmly set.
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Topping and Garnish

  • Before serving, spread the remaining container of Cool Whip evenly over the top of the dessert.
  • Garnish with additional fresh strawberries
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Gina’s Tips For Recipe Success

  • Let the Cool Whip thaw overnight in the fridge. Since we’re using only Cool Whip as a frosting, we want to make sure there are no lumps, and it’s completely smooth! 
  • Don’t skip the ice in the Jell-O! It not only cools the liquid down faster, but it also helps prevent the strawberries from becoming too soft.
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Variation Ideas

  • You can make this with so many kinds of fruit and Jell-O. Try it with cherry Jell-O and fresh cherries on top, lemon Jell-O with lemon slices and mint, or Raspberry Jell-O with fresh raspberries and blackberries on top. 
  • Whisk in a dash of food coloring into the whipped topping to change the color.
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Can I make this a low-calorie dessert?

You can make this a low-calorie dessert without sacrificing taste by substituting zero-calorie products for the Jell-O and whipped topping.

Storing Leftovers

Store this strawberry angel food cake in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge.

More Similar Dessert Recipes To Try

No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe With Pie Filling

Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Jello Pie

Creamy Cool Whip Frosting (Any Flavor You Like)

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A slice of strawberry cheesecake lush with layers of creamy pink filling, fresh strawberry pieces, and whipped topping, garnished with strawberry slices and mint leaves. It is served on a decorative white plate with the remaining dessert in a glass dish in the background.
5 from 2 ratings
by Gina Dickson

Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
This beautiful Strawberry Angel Food Cake dessert recipe is so easy to make. Plus, it's a no-bake recipe with only 4 basic ingredients: angel food cake, jello, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries.

Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.

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Ingredients
 

  • 13 oz angel food cake
  • 3 oz strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 pound strawberries, washed, stems removed, and cut into quarter size pieces
  • 16 ounce Cool Whip , you will need two 8-ounce containers of Cool Whip or 1 large 16-ounce container divided.

Instructions
 

Prepare The Cake Base

  • Using a long cerated knife, cut the angel food cake into 1 to 2-inch cubes.
    13 oz angel food cake
  • Evenly spread the cake pieces over the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.

Jell-O Mixture

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the boiling water and the strawberry Jell-O powder.
    3 oz strawberry Jell-O, 1 cup boiling water
  • Whisk until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
  • Add the ice to the Jell-O mixture and stir until the ice is melted. This will help cool the mixture and prevent the strawberries from becoming too soft.
    1/2 cup ice
  • Add one 8 oz container of Cool Whip to the Jell-O mixture.
    16 ounce Cool Whip
  • Whisk until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • Gently fold in the cut strawberries.
    1 pound strawberries

Assemble Dessert

  • Pour the Jell-O and strawberry mixture evenly over the angel food cake pieces in the pan.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours, or until the mixture is firmly set.

Top and Servre

  • Before serving, spread the remaining 8 oz container of Cool Whip evenly over the top of the dessert.
    16 ounce Cool Whip
  • Garnish with additional fresh strawberries if desired. To serve, cut into squares and enjoy.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 219mg, Potassium: 141mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 71IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Course: Dessert
Author: Gina Dickson
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