Angel Food Cake Trifle
Angel Food Cake Trifle is a light, layered dessert that combines cubes of airy angel food cake with whipped cream and fresh berries, often drizzled with a sweet glaze or fruit sauce. Originating in the United States, it's a popular no-bake treat that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant, crowd-pleasing dish. The trifle format allows for beautiful presentation in a clear glass bowl, showcasing the contrasting textures and colors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the cake and sugar, with moderate fat from the whipped cream, but relatively low in protein. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the berries, with a calorie range of approximately 300-400 calories per serving depending on portion size and exact ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Angel Food Cake Trifle is culturally interesting as a modern, Americanized take on the traditional English trifle, substituting sponge cake with the famously fat-free angel food cake. Nutritionally, it's unique for being a dessert that can be relatively light and low in fat while still being indulgent, making it a popular choice for celebrations and summer gatherings.
