Hi, Katie, I haven't tested this recipe with fresh strawberries so I am not able to say for sure, but I would think so! If you try it, let me know how it works out.

Oof, how frustrating! While I've never had this happen, it seems to be one of the more common problems with angel food cakes, unfortunately.
Here are a couple more troubleshooting tips for you:
1. Use an ungreased pan -- not a nonstick pan -- without parchment. The cake needs to be able to grab onto the pan.
2. Measure the strawberries carefully so there isn't too much liquid being added.
3. Be careful not to undermix. Or overmix.
4. Check that your oven temperature is accurate.
I'm so sorry this happened and hope these tips help you.
Cara

This has happened to me too. It has fallen on me while still baking in the oven. I’ve followed the directions exactly and ran a knife through the cake before baking and it still deflated. What am I doing wrong?

Hi, Mindy! I'm so happy you loved the glaze! I do too ... I definitely call dibs on licking the bowl when I make this one! Thanks again :), Cara

Thanks, Jess, it means so much to me that you enjoyed it and took the time to drop a note :). Cara

Thank you, Anita, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're right, it's so good on its own -- I probably make it as often with the glaze as without.

Hi Rebecca, thank you so much! Right, now you can double the strawberries in every bite :). Cara