Tropical Delight Angel Food Cake
This Tropical Delight Angel Food Cake is a refreshing and delightful dessert perfect for warm days or celebrations. With no baking required, this quick and easy treat features layers of soft angel food cake enveloped in a luscious filling made from crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and fluffy whipped topping. Ideal for gatherings, this cake is light in calories and sugar, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Everyone from kids to adults will adore the bright flavors and vibrant colors. Whether you're short on time or looking for a lower-calorie dessert without sacrificing taste, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Prepared angel food cake, ring
1 (No sugar added)
Crushed pineapple
1 (20 ounce) can (with liquid)
Instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (1 ounce) box (sugar-free, fat-free)
Mandarin oranges
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans (drained well)
Cool Whip Lite
1 (8 ounce) container (thawed)
Mandarin oranges (for garnish)
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can (drained (optional))
Instructions
1
Begin by slicing the prepared angel food cake into 2 or 3 horizontal layers, depending on your preference for layering.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with its liquid) and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until well blended and smooth.
3
Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges into the pudding-pineapple mixture, ensuring that the orange pieces are evenly distributed.
4
Carefully fold in the thawed Cool Whip Lite until fully combined, creating a creamy and fruity frosting.
5
Generously spread some of the filling between each layer of the angel food cake. Make sure to cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining filling, decorating as desired.
6
For an extra touch, arrange additional mandarin orange sections on top of the cake to enhance its visual appeal.
7
Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve. Try not to let it chill too long, as you may find it disappearing before you expect!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Delight Angel Food Cake?
It is a refreshing, no-bake dessert featuring layers of soft angel food cake, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and a fluffy whipped topping.
Is this a no-bake recipe?
Yes, this is a quick and easy no-bake recipe using a prepared angel food cake.
What are the primary flavors in this cake?
The cake features tropical flavors from crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges combined with vanilla pudding.
How many layers should I slice the angel food cake into?
You can slice the prepared cake into 2 or 3 horizontal layers depending on your preference.
Do I need to drain the crushed pineapple?
No, you should use the crushed pineapple with its liquid to help mix with the pudding powder.
What kind of pudding mix is required?
The recipe calls for one 1-ounce box of sugar-free, fat-free instant vanilla pudding mix.
When do I add the mandarin oranges?
Gently fold the drained mandarin oranges into the pudding-pineapple mixture after they are well blended.
What type of whipped topping should I use?
The recipe recommends using one 8-ounce container of thawed Cool Whip Lite.
How do I assemble the filling?
Mix pineapple and pudding, fold in oranges, and then fold in the thawed Cool Whip Lite until creamy.
How long does the cake need to chill before serving?
The cake should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving.
Is this dessert low in calories?
Yes, it is designed as a lighter dessert option using sugar-free pudding, lite whipped topping, and no-sugar-added cake.
Can I use extra mandarin oranges for decoration?
Yes, you can arrange additional mandarin orange sections on top of the cake to enhance its visual appeal.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients, including the optional garnish.
Should the mandarin oranges be drained?
Yes, the mandarin oranges used in the filling and for garnish should be well drained.
Is this a good recipe for summer?
Absolutely, it is described as a refreshing treat perfect for warm days or summer celebrations.
What size can of crushed pineapple is used?
The recipe uses one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple.
What size cans of mandarin oranges are needed?
The filling uses two 5 1/2-ounce cans, plus an optional third can for garnish.
Can I make this if I am short on time?
Yes, since it requires no baking and uses prepared cake, it is a very quick recipe to assemble.
Do I frost the sides of the cake?
Yes, the filling is used to cover the top and the sides of the cake as well as between the layers.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, the bright colors and sweet tropical flavors make it a hit with both kids and adults.
What type of angel food cake is best?
A prepared, ring-shaped angel food cake, preferably with no sugar added, works best.
Should the Cool Whip be frozen when I add it?
No, the Cool Whip Lite should be thawed before you fold it into the mixture.
Does the pudding need to be prepared with milk first?
No, the dry instant pudding mix is stirred directly into the crushed pineapple and its liquid.
Is this recipe sugar-free?
While it uses sugar-free pudding and no-sugar-added cake, it contains natural sugars from the fruit.
Can I use a different flavor of pudding?
The recipe specifies vanilla, but you could experiment with other complementary flavors like coconut or lemon.
How should I store the leftover cake?
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator to keep the whipped topping and fruit fresh.
What makes this cake 'Tropical'?
The combination of pineapple and mandarin oranges gives the cake its signature tropical flavor profile.
Is the cake filling thick enough to stay on the sides?
Yes, the combination of instant pudding and whipped topping creates a stable, creamy frosting.
Can I use a homemade angel food cake?
Yes, you can use a homemade cake as long as it is cooled and prepared in a ring shape before slicing.
What is the texture of the finished cake?
The texture is light, airy, and moist thanks to the soft cake layers and the fruit-filled creamy frosting.