Angel Food Cake Ala Mode with Berries & Grand Marnier

When you need dessert fast and don’t want to turn on the oven, this is your move: fresh blueberries tossed with sugar and Grand Marnier (the orange liqueur pulls out their juices and adds a boozy, citrusy note), spooned over slices of store-bought angel food cake and vanilla ice cream.

The warm berries, cold ice cream, and fluffy cake create a perfect contrast of temperatures and textures.

Assemble it in minutes, and it looks like you planned ahead.

Pro Tips

• Let berries sit: Five minutes of macerating with sugar and liqueur makes them juicy and syrupy.
• Use frozen berries: Out of season? Thaw frozen blueberries and use their juices in the mix.
• Skip the liqueur: For a family-friendly version, use orange juice instead of Grand Marnier.
• Slice cake thick: Sturdy slices hold up better under the weight of ice cream and berries.

Variations

• Mix berries: Combine blueberries with strawberries or raspberries for a mixed berry version.
• Add whipped cream: Skip the ice cream and top with fresh whipped cream for a lighter option.