HEAVENLY LEMON ANGEL CAKE

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I adapted this recipe from a Pampered Chef cookbook. The lemony glaze that tops the angel food cake is just devine! We just couldn't get enough of this refreshing cake.

Provided by jenny_aggie07

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups Cool Whip Lite, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
  • Pour batter into ungreased 9X13, spreading evenly.
  • Bake on center rack in oven 35-40 minutes or until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch. Do not underbake.
  • Remove from over and invert pan. Cool completely. (Do not remove cake from pan).
  • Turn pan upright. Poke holes in cake about 1 and a half inches deep and a half inch apart with a large fork or a wooden skewer.
  • Zest one lemon to measure 1 tbs. zest.
  • Juice lemon to get 1/4 cup juice.
  • In a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Slowly pour glaze over cake, spreading evenly.
  • Let stand 30 minutes or until glaze is set.
  • When ready to serve cut into pieces with serrated knife and serve with a dallop of Cool Whip. Pour a spoonful of strawberries and juice over the top of the Cool Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 230.6, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37.2, Protein 3.2

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