Angel Strawberry Bavarian

1 Angel food cake
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
1 package (4 serving size) strawberry flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cut angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Drain thawed strawberries, reserving juice. Combine gelatin and boiling water in small bowl. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough water to strawberry juice to measure 1 cup; stir into gelatin. Refrigerate until gelatin is slightly thickened. Beat gelatin until foamy. Beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form in large bowl. Fold into gelatin along with strawberries. Alternate layers of cake cubes and strawberry mixture in 10-inch tube pan. Press lightly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Unfold cake onto serving plate. Beat remaining 1 ½ cups whipping cream, confectioners sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Frost sides and top of cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.

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