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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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jan 28, 2015

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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prep time 2 Hr

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix plus ingredients to prepare as directed on package (eggs, oil, water)
16 ounces frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed (with juice) and divided
1 package strawberry flavored gelatin
1/2 cup water, boiling
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 - container whipped topping, thawed
- fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

How To Make spring berry cake

Step 1

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

Step 2

In food processor or blender, puree strawberries until almost smooth.
Step 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.
Step 4

To the 1/2 cup of juice, add 1/2 cup water; bring to boil in microwave or in small saucepan on stove.
Step 5

Pour powdered gelatin into medium bowl, add boiling liquid and stir until thoroughly dissolved; add 1 cup puree/pulp and mix well.
Step 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.
Step 7

Place cake in refrigerator while preparing frosting.
Step 8

Beat cream cheese until fluffy; beat in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
Step 9

Add 1/2 the whipped topping; mix well, until smooth.
Step 10

Add 1/2 remaining strawberry puree/pulp and mix well.
Step 11

Set mixer aside; using spatula, gently fold in remaining puree/pulp and reminder of whipped topping.
Step 12

Spread evenly over cake. Refrigerate until served. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint, if desired.
Step 13

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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