Strawberry Cake

When Baking Buddy was attending her 

University in Texas, 

it was not possible to fly home every time 

there was a day off or holiday.

Because of this, she found many hospitable folks 

happy, willing, and loving enough 

to take a California girl

in their home for a weekend now and then.

Easter, 2008, she went to the home of a friend in

Bedford (Fort Worth area), Texas.

The mom had been a caterer and had a reputation for

being not only a great cook, 

but a terrific baker, as well.

From this weekend, aside from the love and attention Baking Buddy received,

she also left with this recipe for delicious 

Strawberry Cake.

From this Mama in California, thank you to Mama Susan

for caring for my girl, (Baking Buddy) when she couldn't come home to me!

Preheat oven:

320 degrees Convection Oven

or

350 degrees Conventional Oven

Mix together:

1 box white cake mix

3/4 cup oil

4 eggs

Puree in Blender until smooth:

one container (20-24 oz) 

sliced frozen strawberries in syrup

Mix in:

1/2 the pureed strawberries into cake batter 

(about 1 1/2 cups)

In small measuring cup heat until steaming 

(but not quite boiling):

1 1/2 cups water

Stir in:

1 small package Strawberry Jell-O

Add:

Jell-O mixture to cake mix

This turns the cake a very pretty pink color!

(we love pink)

Pour batter in a 9 x 13 baking dish sprayed with 

cooking spray (just to be safe!)

Bake:

30-35 minutes

(until a knife comes out clean)

Mix together:

1 box confectioners sugar

1 stick softened butter

More of your blended strawberry puree to taste

(Make sure you leave a little 

strawberry puree to use as garnish)

Spread/Pour

over cake that has completely cooled

Cut and serve:

 with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a 

drizzle of the strawberry puree.

Don't forget to share!

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