spring berry cake

Name: SPRING BERRY CAKE
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) white cake mix plus ingredients to prepare as directed on package (eggs, oil, water); 16 ounce(s) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed (with juice) and divided; 1 package(s) strawberry flavored gelatin; 1/2 cup(s) water, boiling; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 - container whipped topping, thawed; - fresh strawberries for garnish (optional); - fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

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Private Recipe by

Teresa G.

@sokygal

Here, KY

We were blessed with a bountiful crop of strawberries last year. This is a recipe I created to utilize some of those delicious berries from the freezer. I searched through a few recipes and didn't come across one that sounded like what I had in mind, so I "winged it," and this recipe was the result. It's a refreshing refrigerator cake with delicious, fresh strawberry flavor and it will remind you that Spring is right around the corner!

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yield 12 serving(s)

prep time 2 Hr

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For spring berry cake

1 box

white cake mix plus ingredients to prepare as directed on package (eggs, oil, water)
16 oz

frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed (with juice) and divided
1 pkg

strawberry flavored gelatin
1/2 c

water, boiling
4 oz

cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 c

powdered sugar
1

container whipped topping, thawed
fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

How To Make spring berry cake

1
Prepare white cake as directed on package for a 9"x13" pan. Let cool.

2
In food processor or blender, puree strawberries until almost smooth.
3
Place a large wire mesh strainer over a bowl; pour berries into strainer and let drain, pressing and stirring as needed, to produce 1/2 cup of juice. Set pulp aside, temporarily.
4
To the 1/2 cup of juice, add 1/2 cup water; bring to boil in microwave or in small saucepan on stove.
5
Pour powdered gelatin into medium bowl, add boiling liquid and stir until thoroughly dissolved; add 1 cup puree/pulp and mix well.
6
Using a skewer, poke holes all over cooled cake; very slowly, pour strawberry gelatin mixture over cake, being sure to fill all the holes.
7
Place cake in refrigerator while preparing frosting.
8
Beat cream cheese until fluffy; beat in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
9
Add 1/2 the whipped topping; mix well, until smooth.
10
Add 1/2 remaining strawberry puree/pulp and mix well.
11
Set mixer aside; using spatula, gently fold in remaining puree/pulp and reminder of whipped topping.
12
Spread evenly over cake. Refrigerate until served. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint, if desired.
13
Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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