strawberry almond cream cakelets

Name: Strawberry Almond Cream Cakelets
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) classic white cake mix; 3 - egg whites; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) canola oil; 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened at room temperature; 5 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 cup(s) mashed freshed strawberries; 12 - whole strawberries(for garnish); 2 teaspoon(s) pure almond extract; 1/2 cup(s) cool whip; 6 tablespoon(s) milk

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Nancy A.

Wyckoff, NJ

Updated on Aug 4, 2014

I was having a summer party, and I wanted to create a light, fresh, and simple dessert, that could be served individually, and a little more elegant than a cupcake or bar/brownie (which I still love though!) so I came up with these little cakelets, which were a big hit!

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Tender little cakes, delicious sweet creamy strawberry filling, and the wonderful flavor and aroma of almond, all coming together into one simply perfect dessert!

prep time 45 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box classic white cake mix
3 - egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup mashed freshed strawberries
12 - whole strawberries(for garnish)
2 teaspoons pure almond extract
1/2 cup cool whip
6 tablespoons milk

How To Make strawberry almond cream cakelets

Step 1

For Cakes: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In large bowl, mix together cake mix, egg whites, water and oil with electric mixer(hand held or stand)until well blended and smooth(about 3 minutes).
Step 3

Drop by approximately 2 tablespoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets about 2 inches apart(12 on each sheet)
Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for approximately 7-9 minutes, until cakes are puffed, and when tooth pick inserted, comes out clean. Cool cakes for 10 minutes.
Step 5

For Filling: In large bowl with electric mixer, mix softened cream cheese and 2 cups of powdered sugar together until creamy (about 3 minutes). Stir in mashed strawberries and 1 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract. Fold in cool whip. Chill filling for 15 minutes.
Step 6

To assemble cooled cakes: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of filling onto flat side of 1 cake, top with flat side facing down with 2nd cake.
Step 7

To make glaze: Combine 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and 6 tablespoons milk in medium bowl. Spoon glaze over filled cakes, letting drip over sides, place whole strawberry on top, and drizzle a little glaze over strawberry. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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