• To the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add heavy cream. Start mixing at the lowest speed, and then gradually increase the speed to medium until the cream starts to get thicker. (The gradual progression prevents you from spraying yourself with cream.)
• Reduce mixing speed to low. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and increase to medium speed, eventually moving to high speed.
• Mix on high until the cream thickens and starts to peak. Aim for soft peaks, or whipped cream that holds its shape briefly before falling back into the cream. Use the whipped cream immediately in the dessert.

Assembly

• In a large trifle bowl, layer ⅓ of angel food cake cubes, ⅓ of the whipped cream mixture, and ½ of the orange curd. Follow with another ⅓ cake, ⅓ whipped cream, and remaining curd. Top with the rest of the cake and the remaining whipped cream.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.