Strawberry Cloud Cake

Name: Strawberry Cloud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups strawberry applesauce; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Fresh sliced strawberries, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This no-bake strawberry cloud cake requires only four ingredients for a light, fluffy dessert. Here's how to make it at home.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups strawberry applesauce
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh sliced strawberries, optional

Directions

In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, combine both applesauce and gelatin until gelatin is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip applesauce mixture on high speed until pale and creamy, 8-10 minutes. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Top with whipped topping and if desired, sliced strawberries, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 136 calories, 5g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This dessert’s light and fluffy texture is perfect for those nights when you want something simple. The recipe uses strawberry applesauce and whipped cream to get that balance of subtly sweet and refreshing flavor that's not too heavy. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

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