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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1, 7″ angel food cake
- 6 cups sliced strawberries (about 2lbs)
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 6, 12oz wide-mouthed mason jars
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 302g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 314 | |
| Calories from Fat 201 | 64% |
| Total Fat 22.91g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 13.87g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium 405mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 27.25g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 18.99g | 13% |
| Protein 2.8g | 4% |
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