Strawberry Shortcut Cake

Strawberry Shortcut Cake
Strawberry Shortcut Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 366 calories. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cognac, strawberries, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Mother's Day. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes.

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Follow cake directions as written on cake mix box.
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Remove from oven and cool cake completely. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine strawberries, cognac and sugar.
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Let macerate 20 minutes. Invert and release cake onto a decorative platter.
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Whip cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla at medium-high speed until it reaches stiff peaks. Do not over whip.
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Mix gelatin as directed on box. Refrigerate gelatin mix but do not let it harden, it should cool to a liquid consistency.
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Using a straw, poke holes all over the cake.
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Pour gelatin into holes and spread over the top of the cake.
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Spread layer of macerated strawberries on top of cake.
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Spread layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries, making pretty swirls and ripples.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs, 55 m.
Servings12
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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