A presentation of The Hays Daily News

Layered Desert

By Jaci Olson

1 angel food cake (store or home made) Bakery or
2 -16 oz. bags of mixed berries (thawed in the refrigerator for 3 hours)
16 oz. container of Lite Whipped Topping
10 tablespoons prepared orange juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 vanilla wafers-crushed (optional)

Steps:
1.    Begin by cutting the angel food cake into 2” cubes. In a large bowl sprinkle 6 tablespoons of the orange juice over the cubed cake one tablespoon at a time, toss after each addition of orange juice.

2.    To prepare berries, place berries in a large bowl sprinkle with sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons of orange juice. Toss to combine.

3.    To assemble trifle, place 1/3 of the cake cubes in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Soak the cake by spooning 1/3 of the berries over cake cubes, followed by 1/3 of the whipped topping. Continue layering the cake, berries and whipped topping two more times. Finishing with the whipped topping.

4.    Cover and refrigerate for 4-12 hours or until ready to serve. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers before serving.

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