Strawberry Tunnel Cake

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A light and airy angel food cake hollowed out and filled with creamy strawberry yogurt mousse.
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This classic Strawberry Tunnel Cake is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings or light weekend treats. The recipe uses a pre-baked angel food cake, which is hollowed out to create a “tunnel” for a luscious filling. The filling combines the tartness of nonfat strawberry yogurt with the sweetness of gelatin and the lightness of whipped topping, creating a mousse-like texture that sets beautifully in the fridge. Fresh chopped strawberries add bursts of flavor and color inside the cake. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that feels indulgent but remains relatively light, making it a crowd-pleaser for those who prefer fruit-forward flavors over heavy chocolate cakes. Serve chilled for the best texture.

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Strawberry Tunnel Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 297.1

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This classic Strawberry Tunnel Cake is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings or light weekend treats. The recipe uses a pre-baked angel food cake, which is hollowed out to create a "tunnel" for a luscious filling. The filling combines the tartness of nonfat strawberry yogurt with the sweetness of gelatin and the lightness of whipped topping, creating a mousse-like texture that sets beautifully in the fridge. Fresh chopped strawberries add bursts of flavor and color inside the cake. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that feels indulgent but remains relatively light, making it a crowd-pleaser for those who prefer fruit-forward flavors over heavy chocolate cakes. Serve chilled for the best texture.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the angel food cake upside down (top-side down) on a serving plate.
  2. Slice a 1-inch thick layer from the top (now at the bottom) of the cake and set it aside.
  3. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut out the interior of the bottom layer, removing the center cake while leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell to form the tunnel.
  4. Reserve the removed cake pieces for another use or snacking.
  5. In a small saucepan, mix the unflavored gelatin and granulated sugar together.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of water and let the mixture stand for 1 minute to soften the gelatin.
  7. Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the nonfat strawberry yogurt and thawed whipped topping.
  9. Whisk the dissolved gelatin mixture into the yogurt and whipped topping until well blended.
  10. Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  11. Gently fold in the 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
  12. Spoon the strawberry mixture into the hollow center of the prepared cake shell.
  13. Replace the 1-inch cake top onto the filled shell.
  14. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
  15. Serve chilled, drizzled with nonfat chocolate sauce and garnished with additional strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 297.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 41.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 34.5g12%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 29.5g
Protein 26.2g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: strawberry, tunnel, cake, angel, food, no-bake, dessert, yogurt, gelatin, whipped, topping, mousse, summer, light, fruit, chilled, easy, make-ahead
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