CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY CAKE

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This Betty Crocker Strawberry cake is jam-packed with flavor from tangy strawberry jello to rich chocolate frosting. Note: White cake mix may be used with cherry jello and dark chocolate frosting and maraschino cherries with stems dried and dipped instead of strawberries- ( I use this one).

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE:
18 1/2 oz betty crocker super moist white or strawberry cake mix
3 oz pkg. strawberry jello
1 1/4 c water
1/3 c vegetable oil
3 large eggs
FILLING & FROSTING:
1 c seedless strawberry jelly
1 can(s) betty crocker rich and creamy milk or dark chocolate frosting
DIPPED STRAWBERRIES-OPTIONAL
2 c medium strawberries-18 to 20
1/2 c white baking chips, more if needed
1 tsp solid shortening, not vegetable oil makes fruit weep

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350F or dark or non-stick pans 325F.
  • 2. Grease bottoms and sides of two 9- inch round cake pans with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • 3. In large bowl, mix cake mix and gelatin. Beat in water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl(batter will be lumpy). Pour into pans evenly.
  • 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 5. Split each cake horizontally into 2 layers. On serving plate, place top of 1 layer, cut side up; spread with 1/3 c of the jam. Add bottom 1/2 of layer, cut side down; spread with 1/2 cup of jam; repeat with remaining cake layers.
  • 6. Frost sides and top of cake with frosting. Arrange dipped strawberries around top of cake, if using. Store cake in refrigerator.
  • 7. Dipped Strawberries: Gently rinse berries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In a 1-quart saucepan- melt vanilla chips and shortening over low heat , stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 8. Dip bottom 1/2 of each berry into vanilla chip mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on prepared pan. Refrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes, or until serving time.

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