STRAWBERRY SHORTCUT CAKE

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Saw this on Food Network "The Neelys" and had to make this! Would be a great valentines dinner dessert!

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons cognac
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
fresh strawberries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Follow cake directions as written on cake mix box.
  • Grease & flour 9 X 13 cake pan.
  • Bake cake according to directions.
  • Remove from oven and cool cake completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine strawberries, cognac and sugar.
  • Let macerate 20 minutes.
  • Invert and release cake onto a decorative platter.
  • Whip cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla at medium - high speed until it reaches stiff peaks. Do not over whip.
  • Mix gelatin as directed on box.
  • Refrigerate gelatin mix but do not let it harden, it should cool to a liquid consistency.
  • Use a straw, poke holes all over the cake.
  • Pour gelatin into holes and spread over the top of the cake.
  • Spread layer of macerated strawberries on top of cake.
  • Spread layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries, making pretty swirls and ripples.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.3

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