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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Strawberry Heart Cake ~
Great idea for Valentine's Day!
1--18 1/4 oz pkg white cake mix
1--3 oz pkg strawberry gelatin
3 T all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1--10 oz pkg frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
Red-hot candies (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin and flour. Beat
in oil and eggs. Drain strawberries, reserving 1/2 cup syrup
for frosting. Add berries and water to batter; mix well.
Divide batter between two waxed paper lined 8 inch baking
pans, one square and one round. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes
(square) and 35-40 minutes (round) or until cake tests done.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool
completely. In a small mixing bowl, combine butter and reserved
syrup. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about
2 minutes. Place square cake diagonally on a 20x15 inch covered
board. Cut round cake in half. Frost cut sides; place frosted
sides against the top two sides of square cake, forming a heart.
frost sides and top of cake. Decorate with Red-hots if desired.
Makes 12 - 16 servings
Great idea for Valentine's Day!
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For gift giving leave cake on 20x15 inch
foil covered board. Add recipe card.
