Strawberry Angel Cake

Save precious time by using a store-bought angel food cake, and still get that homemade taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 4  cups  sliced strawberries
• 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 2  tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 inch)  round  angel food cake
• 3  tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur) or 3  tablespoons Grand Marnier, divided (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1 (8 ounce) container  frozen whipped topping, thawed (such as Cool Whip)
• 2  tablespoons  sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl; cover and let stand 1 hour. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and cream cheese in a medium bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
2. Cut the angel food cake into 3 layers using a serrated knife; place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate. Brush with 1 tablespoon liqueur, and spread half of cream cheese mixture over cake. Spoon one-third of strawberries over cream cheese mixture using a slotted spoon. Repeat layers, ending with cake and liqueur.
3. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Cover; chill 30 minutes. Arrange remaining strawberries on top of cake before serving; sprinkle with toasted almonds.