Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Mousse

1 package Angel Food Cake Mix
2 packages Strawberry Mousse Mix or Chocolate Mousse
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Optional - Daisy Confection Candies or candies of your choice
Fresh Strawberries or fruit of your choice for garnish if desired

Prepare and bake Angel Food Cake according to package directions, using a10 inch tube pan.
Remove from oven when baked and invert onto wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
With a serrated knife, about 2 inches down from top, gently cut top with knife and turn cake as you cut through. Carefully scoop out insides of cake carefully, put scooped out cake insides in medium sized bowl. Leave about 1/4 inch on bottom and sides to hold the strawberry mousse.
Prepare Strawberry Mousse . Mix together approx. half of mixture and 1 cup sliced strawberries in bowl, folding gently to mix. Pour into hollowed out cake. Cover with Top of cake that was set aside. With remaining Strawberry Mousse frost your cake using a large spatula. Place cake in refrigerator until set about 1 - 2 hours.

To garnish - Place Sugar Candy Daisies, Candy Hearts or Chocolate Candies like Smarties or Gummy Worms randomly on cake, covering top and sides.
Optional - Place fresh whole strawberries, raspberries or blueberries randomly on top of cake for a nice added touch.

Cooking Tips:A Fabulous Dessert in Jello Recipes:
With leftover cake pieces that you scooped out makes one great favorite in Jello Recipes.Pick a Jello flavor of your choice and make according to package directions. Place in refrigerator to partially set. Fold in Whipped Cream that has been whipped and mix gently until well combined. Fold in Cake pieces until covered. Add fresh fruit if desired, strawberries or blueberries are great. Place in refrigerator and let set for at least 1 hour. Serve this dessert recipe for a midnight snack or a delightful dessert for your table!

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