Trifle with Angel Food Cake Layers
Trifle with Angel Food Cake Layers is a light, airy variation of the classic English trifle, substituting the traditional sponge cake or ladyfingers with delicate, cloud-like layers of angel food cake. It typically features layers of fresh berries (like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries), vanilla or white chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and sometimes a fruit glaze or sherry-soaked cake, all assembled in a clear glass bowl to showcase its vibrant layers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat primarily from the whipped cream and pudding. It provides some vitamin C from the fresh berries and a quick energy boost from the cake and sugars, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern, Americanized twist on the British trifle, using a fat-free cake base to create a lighter, summery version. Nutritionally, the angel food cake makes it lower in fat than traditional trifles, though it remains a sweet treat best enjoyed in moderation.
