Strawberry Poke Cake Taste of Home
That classic spring treat - strawberry shortcake - takes on a wonderful new twist with this recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries liven up each pretty slice of this lovely layered cake that's made from a convenient boxed mix. -Mary Jo Griggs, West Bend, Wisconsin SERVINGS: 10-12 CATEGORY: Dessert METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling Ingredients: 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix 1-1/4 cups water 2 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided Fresh strawberries, optional Directions: In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, level top of each cake if necessary. Return layers, top side up, to two clean 9-in. round baking pans. Pierce cakes with a meat fork or wooden skewer at 1/2-in. intervals. Drain juice from strawberries into a 2-cup measuring cup; refrigerate berries. Add water to juice to measure 2 cups; pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill for 30 minutes. Gently spoon over each cake layer. Chill for 2-3 hours. Dip bottom of one pan in warm water for 10 seconds. Invert cake onto a serving platter. Top with reserved strawberries and 1 cup whipped topping. Place second cake layer over topping. Frost cake with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh berries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10-12 servings. *Editor's Note: This cake was tested with Pillsbury white cake mix. Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior. ~So blessed,Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
