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    Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

    Published: Jan 1, 2022 · Modified: May 5, 2025 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    strawberry angel food cake topped with cream cheese glaze and fresh strawberries.
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    strawberry angel food cake topped with cream cheese glaze and fresh strawberries.

    Strawberry Angel Food Cake is soft, moist, full of sweet strawberries, and takes 5 minutes to mix together with 2 ingredients. Slathered in soft cream cheese glaze, it's a delicious, easy dessert recipe you can make with fresh or frozen strawberries, so no need to wait for strawberry season! 

    For more easy angel food cake recipes, try 2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Cake and Chocolate Angel Food Cake. 

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    🎥Video: How to Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake

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    • ❤️You’re Going to Love This
    • 🍓Ingredients
    • 🥣How to Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
    • ✅Expert Tips
    • 🍰What to Serve with Angel Food Cake
    • ❓FAQs
    • 😋More Delicious Desserts
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    If you love angel food cake with fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Angel Food Cake recipe is calling your name. It's a moist, light, airy angel food cake filled with juicy strawberries that turn it the prettiest pink color. And the tangy cream cheese glaze perfectly complements the sweet strawberry flavor.

    It's such a quick, easy recipe. I make it all the time, and it's always super soft and fluffy with an airy light texture, and gone before we even know what happened. 

    👉For more summery strawberry cake recipes, head on over to my other blog, Midwestern Holidays, for this easy no-bake Strawberry Heaven Dessert. And be sure to check out my friend Jennifer's irresistible Strawberry Poke Cake!

    ❤️You’re Going to Love This

    • Quick and easy strawberry angel food cake dessert you can whip up in minutes
    • Pretty pink dessert with sweet strawberry flavor, perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, Pink Ribbon events, birthdays, special occasions
    • Soft, fluffy angel food cake with simple ingredients, ideal for last-minute entertaining
    • The ultimate summer dessert with classic strawberries-and-cream flavor 

    🍓Ingredients

    strawberry angel food cake and cream cheese glaze ingredients.
    • Boxed angel food cake mix. My go-to box mix brand is Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix. I refer to the package instructions for oven temperature and baking time. 
    • Strawberries. Use fresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries and mash with a fork. If needed, warm them in the microwave until soft enough to easily mash.  
    • Cream cheese and butter. Use softened cream cheese and butter so they blend easily without lumps.   

    🥣How to Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

    mashed strawberries in a pyrex cup.

    Step 1: Place the mashed strawberries, water, and angel food cake mix in a large mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium-high speed for one minute until fluffy. Do not overmix. 

    strawberry angel food cake in a tube pan.

    Step 2: Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake until the top is golden brown and the cracks are dry, 40-45 minutes. Immediately invert pan on a wire rack or bottle. Cool upside down. Gently remove cake from pan and place upright on a cake plate. 

    spoon drizzling cream cheese glaze over strawberry angel food cake.

    Step 3: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Spread or drizzle cream cheese glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

    strawberry angel food cake topped with cream cheese glaze and fresh strawberries.

    Step 4: Carefully cut cake with a serrated knife using a sawing motion. Serve with fresh berries. 

    ✅Expert Tips

    • Be careful not to overmix the cake batter, or the cake can deflate. 
    • Run a knife through the batter in the pan to break any air bubbles. 
    • Use an ungreased tube pan. Do not use a nonstick angel food cake pan. The cake needs something to grab onto. I like this pan because it has little feet. 
    • Cool the cake upside down for at least 2 hours or until the pan feels cool.
    • Enjoy Strawberry Angel Food Cake with the cream cheese frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream or Cool Whip.

    🍰What to Serve with Angel Food Cake

    collage of toppings for angel food cake.

    So many delicious ways to serve angel food cake! Take a twirl through these delicious angel food cake toppings, like:

    • ​Blueberry Maple Syrup
    • Fried Apples
    • Passionfruit Coulis
      Stewed Rhubarb
    • ... and more!
    Get ideas here!

    ❓FAQs

    What is the best way to store angel food cake? 

    Store strawberry angel food dessert tightly covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If it’s frosted with cream cheese frosting, store it in the refrigerator.

    Do I need to grease the pan for angel food cake?

    No. Do not grease the pan for angel food cake or use a nonstick angel food cake pan. The batter needs to be able to grab onto the pan while it bakes.  

    Can I make angel food cake in a different sized pan?

    Yes. You can use two 9-inch loaf pans or a 9 x 13 pan. To cool, rest loaf pans on their sides. For a 9 x 13 pan, turn the pan upside down and prop it up on cans. 

    How do you remove an angel food cake from the pan?

    Run a thin knife around the outer edge of the cake and separate the two pieces of the pan. Next, run your knife around the center hole and the bottom of the cake to loosen it from the tube section. Invert the cake onto a serving plate.

    Can I freeze angel food cake?

    Yes. To freeze an unfrosted strawberry cake, wrap the whole cake or individual servings in a double layer of plastic. Wrap it again in aluminum foil. Store angel food cake in the freezer for a couple of months. Thaw at room temperature. 
    To freeze a frosted cake, set the cake or pieces of cake on a sheet pan in the freezer until it’s firm. Wrap the frozen cake in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator. 

    cake server holding a piece of strawberry angel food cake above the cake on a plate.

    😋More Delicious Desserts

    • 2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Cake
    • chocolate angel food cake with chocolate ganache on a white plate.
      Chocolate Angel Food Cake
    • lemon cake roll with coconut on a white platter.
      Lemon Angel Food Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
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    strawberry angel food cake topped with cream cheese glaze and fresh strawberries.

    Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

    Cara Lanz
    Strawberry Angel Food Cake is a soft, fluffy cake filled with sweet strawberries that you can make with just 2 ingredients. Slather in cream cheese glaze for a delicious strawberry dessert recipe that will remind you of summer all year long. 
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Strawberry Angel Food Cake

    • 1 box angel food cake mix
    • 8 ounces strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed) mashed to make 1 cup of mashed strawberries
    • ¾ cup water

    Cream Cheese Glaze

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2-4 tablespoons milk
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box, usually 350 degrees.
    • Mash strawberries with a fork to make 1 cup of mashed strawberries. Warm fresh strawberries in the microwave for 30 seconds or as needed to soften and make mashing easier.
    • Place angel food cake mix, mashed strawberries, and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix on low speed with a hand mixer for 30 seconds, then on medium to medium-high speed for 1 minute until the cake batter is fluffy.
    • Place the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan. Run a knife through the batter to deflate any air pockets. Bake the cake according to the directions on the package, until the top is dark golden brown and the cracks are dry, 40-45 minutes.
    • Immediately turn the pan upside down onto a baking rack or the neck of a bottle. Cool cake upside down for about 2 hours. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to release it from the pan. It will be super moist because of the strawberries, so be gentle.
      Serve cake with a dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream or top with the luscious cream cheese frosting.

    Cream Cheese Glaze for Angel Food Cake

    • Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix in 2 tablespoons of milk, then add more as needed until it reaches a thick drizzling consistency. Spoon or spread the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. If desired, top with fresh strawberries.
    • Store leftover cake tented with plastic wrap or in an airtight angel food cake carrier in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Be careful not to overmix the cake batter, or the cake can deflate. 
    • Run a knife through the batter in the pan to break any air bubbles. 
    • Use an ungreased tube pan. Do not use a nonstick angel food cake pan. The cake needs something to grab onto. I like this pan because it has little feet. 
    • Cool the cake upside down for at least 2 hours or until the pan feels cool.
    I updated this recipe on 5/4/25 by adding more strawberries to the cake, adding the fresh strawberry option, and adding butter to the cream cheese frosting to make it even richer and creamier.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      May 13, 2023 at 4:35 pm

      Will this work with fresh strawberries? It's strawberry season!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        May 13, 2023 at 5:53 pm

        Hi, Katie, I haven't tested this recipe with fresh strawberries so I am not able to say for sure, but I would think so! If you try it, let me know how it works out.

        Reply
    2. Mindy Fewless says

      March 30, 2022 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      I could drink this glaze with a straw!! This was amazing!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Hi, Mindy! I'm so happy you loved the glaze! I do too ... I definitely call dibs on licking the bowl when I make this one! Thanks again :), Cara

        Reply
    3. Jess says

      March 30, 2022 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      What a refreshing twist on a classic favorite!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks, Jess, it means so much to me that you enjoyed it and took the time to drop a note :). Cara

        Reply
    4. Anita says

      March 30, 2022 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and delicious cake. It was already delicious even before adding the glazing.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Thank you, Anita, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're right, it's so good on its own -- I probably make it as often with the glaze as without.

        Reply
    5. rebecca says

      March 30, 2022 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! I usually just enjoy angel food cake with sliced strawberries, now I can have the double dose of strawberries + the tasty cream cheese glaze.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:30 pm

        Hi Rebecca, thank you so much! Right, now you can double the strawberries in every bite :). Cara

        Reply
    6. Liz says

      March 29, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! what a perfect summer dessert. It is so easy to make with cake mix and using frozen strawberries is genius! My toddlers gobbled this cake up so quickly and was a delicious treat for them!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 30, 2022 at 12:47 am

        Aw, thank you so much, Liz, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And it makes me so happy to know that your little ones loved it :).

        Reply
    7. Tara says

      February 20, 2022 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the light texture of this cake! It sounds so good paired with the cream cheese glaze.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 20, 2022 at 11:57 am

        Hi, Tara, thank you so much for your note! Strawberries and cream cheese are such a match made in heaven, I couldn't resist adding the glaze to this cake. Thank you! Cara

        Reply
    8. Vanessa says

      February 20, 2022 at 4:18 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This cake is delicious - love all the flavours! Also love how easy it is to make!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 20, 2022 at 11:54 am

        Hi, Vanessa, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback -- it means so much to me that you enjoyed this yummy, easy strawberry cake!

        Reply
    9. veenaazmanov says

      February 20, 2022 at 2:12 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and yummy mix. So easy to make and I love the fruit combinations too. Glaze looks perfect. Best dessert for sure

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 20, 2022 at 11:49 am

        Thank you so much for your note, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it! Cara

        Reply
    10. Cathleen says

      February 20, 2022 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple this recipe is, and how few ingredients it has!! It is definitely going to be a staple in my house from now on!!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 20, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Hi, Cathleen, Thank you so much for letting me know how much you enjoyed it! Nothing like an easy cake mix hack to get to dessert as quickly as possible :). Thanks again, Cara

        Reply
    11. Kris says

      February 20, 2022 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      This was so light and delicious! We really enjoyed it. Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 20, 2022 at 11:40 am

        Hi, Kris, thank you for your note! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :). Cara

        Reply
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