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This Angel Food Berry Trifle is a no-bake cake and takes very little effort. I literally spent 30-40 minutes putting it together and I was taking pictures. You could probably get it done in 30 minutes, but do let me know if you beat me and set any new records.
Lena, one of my readers, wrote in with this gem of a cake. I shared a picture of it with you last week on Instagram and apparently 610 of you seemed liked it. It really is a wonderful cake and incredibly simple to make. Lena, I think I love you,… and please keep those recipes coming! 😉
Ingredients for Berry Trifle:
2 cups (1 pint) Heavy Whipping Cream, very cold
2 (12 oz) angel food cake blocks (I purchased mine at Fred Meyer; $3 each)
1 cup cold milk (any kind, but I used whole milk)
5.1 oz package instant vanilla pudding
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, refrigerated
2 lbs berries (you could probably use stone fruit too, here’s what I used):
– 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
– 16 oz bag frozen mixed berries, partially thawed in the refrigerator
Strawberry Fruit Glaze (sold in any grocery store next to the fresh berries)
What you’ll need for Berry Trifle:
A Trifle Bowl
How to Make this Easy Berry Trifle:
For the Cream:
1. Using electric mixer, beat cold whipping cream on the highest speed for about 3 minutes or until fluffy and stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Whisk 1 cup milk together with instant pudding until well blended, then whisk in 1 can refrigerated condensed milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembling Your Berry Trifle:
1. Chop your angel food cake into 1″ cubes and place 1/3 of them into the bottom of your Trifle Bowl.
2. Add 1/3 of your cream and spread around somewhat evenly (it doesn’t have to be perfect!)
3. Add 1/4 of your fresh/frozen fruit. I thought it looked pretty to put the strawberries around around on the walls of the bowl, but you can do it any way you want to.
4. Spread a thin layer of glaze over the fruit.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until you have 3 layers of cake.
6. Arrange your remaining fruit over the top of your cake (you’ll have the most fruit for the top since you’ll probably want to make it look extra fancy) and brush a thin layer of glaze over the fruit (p.s. the glaze can be omitted all-together if you are serving the cake the same day, but it preserves and keeps your fruit pretty if you want to serve it the next day.
Mixed Berry and Angel Food Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups 1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream, very cold
- 2 12 oz angel food cake blocks (I purchased mine at Fred Meyer; $3 each)
- 1 cup cold milk, any kind, but I used whole milk
- 5.1 oz package instant vanilla pudding
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, refrigerated
- 2 lbs berries, you could probably use stone fruit too, here's what I used:
- - 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
- - 16 oz bag frozen mixed berries, partially thawed in the fridge
- Strawberry Fruit Glaze, sold in any grocery store next to the fresh berries
Instructions
For the Cream:
- Beat cold whipping cream on the highest speed for about 3 minutes or until fluffy and stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Whisk 1 cup milk together with instant pudding until well blended, then whisk in 1 can refrigerated condensed milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembling your Cake:
- Chop your angel food cake into 1" cubes and place 1/3 of them into the bottom of your trifle bowl.
- Add 1/3 of your cream and spread around somewhat evenly (it doesn't have to be perfect!)
- Add 1/4 of your fresh/frozen fruit. I thought it looked pretty to put the strawberries around around on the walls of the bowl, but you can do it any way you want to.
- Spread a thin layer of glaze over the fruit.
- Repeat steps 1-4 until you have 3 layers of cake.
- Arrange your remaining fruit over the top of your cake (you'll have the most fruit for the top since you'll probably want to make it look extra fancy) and brush a thin layer of glaze over the fruit .
In South Africa we don’t get the Strawberry fruit glaze. Can I use jelly instead?
What is Angel Food cake?
Hi Sandy! It’s a light, fluffy, and spongy cake made from whipped egg whites with sugar and flour. You can look up a recipe for it online, sorry I don’t have one to offer.
Yes- Fruit preserve should be fine to use, but you may want to add a tiny bit of water to make it more of a glaze consistency so that you can brush it on the fruit.
Hi could this work with bananas and pineapple
Hi Sharon! You can use other fruits per your preference! I hope you love the recipe!
LOVE THIS BEEN LOOKING FOR YEARS FOR THE RIGHT RECIPE I MADE YEARS AGO. THANK YOU THIS IS IT!
Such a great recipe! My fam is not big on angel food cake so I chopped up brownies. I also don’t like things overly sweet so I used half the amount of condensed milk and cut back to about two tbsp of sugar and 1/2 Tbsp of lemon and it was perfect. Thx Natasha for your content- always dependable!
You’re very welcome, Diane!
Could I make this the day before and just keep refrigerated? I’m super nervous and excited to make this! I love all your stuff 🥰
Hi there, yes you can make this ahead and refrigerate!
What can I substitute the 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk. I never use this in any recipe I make, as I find it gives everything you use it in, a cloying awful taste. As always, I love your recipes but not sweetened condensed milk.
Hi Larry, I haven’t tried any substitions for condensed milk. I’m thinking it should be ok thickness wise but the color might be a little more yellow without the condensed milk.
Hi! Do you think I can use ladyfingers instead of angel food cake? And if so- what do you recommend I use to make them moist?
Hi Richa! I have not tested that to advise. You may be inspired by myberry tiramisu recipe
Hello I love your Videos and they are really good and I learned a lot of things from your videos
I’m so glad the videos are helpful! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I have made this dessert so many times and plan on making it for Easter. It has been a hit in the past and will be again! Thank you for sharing your talents! I give this five stars 🌟
Hi Carol! Thanks so much. Happy Easter!
Hi Natasha. I love your recipes! Thank you. For the frozen berries should I thaw them in the fridge in a strainer so that the cake doesn’t get too soggy? How many hours in advance can I make the trifle using frozen berries?
Hi Janine, the bag of mixed berries in the picture was frozen berries that were partially thawed in the refrigerator. I used some of those to decorate the top but I also used fresh strawberries. It worked fine and the cake wasn’t soggy. If you use frozen berries, this cake is best served the day it is made. Enjoy!! 🙂
I’m very confused because the 5.1oz pudding says to add 3 cups of milk, but the 1oz pudding says to add 2 cups of milk. Not sure which to use because I don’t want it to be overly sweet or add too much liquid.
Hi Liv, we used the 5.1oz pudding and it was just fine, not too sweet and the consistency was just right.
Made this with lemon pudding and oh my how delicious it was! Used fresh fruit and it kept well for 4 days. Family loves this!
Great to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Wow I must give this a try, sounds delicious 😋 THANKS
Hi! Can I make the cream the night before and just put it together in the morning ? Do you think assembling in individual clear plastic cups would work as well ?
Hi Jenn, that should be fine. I haven’t experimented on using individual plastic cups yet but I think that would work. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
I am very excited to make your mixed berry and angel food trifle but have 1question on ingredients It’s the instant vanilla pudding What is the amount?Don’t understand 5.1oz package Thank you
Hi Faith, the instant vanilla pudding is sold in 5.1 oz packages (small box similar to jello boxes). We have a picture of it in the ingredient photo. 5.1 ounces is how much mix is in the package. I hope that helps.
Hello Natasha, can I use a sponge cake instead of pound cake?
Hi Alex, I bet that could work! If you experiment, I would love to know how you like that.
Hi Natasha, I can’t find any angle Cake in the store. Do you have any suggestions for angle cake substitute? Thank you
Hi Haley, ask the bakery section of your grocery store. They are typically sold in that part of the store. A pound cake might also work, although it is a denser cake.
Hi,
Can I use cheesecake pudding instead of vanilla? The store didn’t have any vanilla.
Thank you!
Hi Mary Ann, I haven’t tested that with another flavor, it may alter the sweetness and overall taste but if you experiment please let me know how you like that.
What kind of serving dish is this? What is it called?
Hi Natalia, it is called a trifle bowl. We used this Trifle Bowl here, or any bowl that has tall, clear glass sides.
what is the glaze used in the mix
Hi Diana, it is a fruit glaze. Strawberry Fruit Glaze (sold in any grocery store next to the fresh berries) – we have it pictured in the recipe. I hope it helps.
Can u use fresh fruit ?
Hi Angel, you sure can!