OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL — Sara Lee Frozen Bakery (SLFB) expanded its foodservice dessert portfolio with the addition of Sara Lee Strawberry Angel Food Cake.
Due to its ingredient makeup — whipped egg whites, flour and sugar — angel food cake is a top choice for consumers with dietary restrictions because it also has cholesterol- and fat-free characteristics. only is angel food cake popular on restaurant menus, it is also a top-selling cake flavor in US hospitals, according to Circana.
“We’re super excited for the debut of our new Sara Lee Strawberry Angel Food Cake,” said Steve Cohn, senior director of marketing for SLFB. “Just in time for summer, this sweet twist on nostalgic angel food cake is not only a great addition for healthcare operators, but restaurants can also use it to craft seasonal dessert recipes like strawberry shortcake.”
The fully baked offering comes as an 8-inch Bundt cake that can be thawed, sliced and served.
Sara Lee Strawberry Angel Food Cake is packaged in six, 22-ounce cakes per case and is available through all major foodservice distributors. Operators may reference the SLFB website for recipes such as Strawberry Tiramisu.
