Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Parfaits, a perfect dessert that harmoniously blends light chocolate angel food cake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-make treat is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it ideal for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue, birthday party, or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup cake flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar (divided)
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (at room temperature)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, and half the sugar in one bowl.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually mix in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form; gently fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Carefully combine dry ingredients with the egg mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Cut the cooled cake into cubes and layer in parfait glasses with whipped cream and diced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg