Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Valentines Day Recipes
Strawberry Heart Cake -------------------1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 5-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Red-hot candies, optional 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-in, baking pans, one square and one round. Bake at 350 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 20-in. x 15-in, 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. Yield: 12-16 servings |
