Strawberry Heart Cake
No need to purchase a heart-shaped pan to make this cake, all that is needed is one round pan and one square pan to make this sweet-heart of a strawberry cake.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 to 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Cooking Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 8-inch round baking pan and one 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin and flour. Beat in oil and eggs.
- Drain strawberries, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for frosting. Add berries and water to batter; mix well. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cakes tests done when wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine butter and reserved syrup. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Place square cake diagonally on a 20 x 15-inch covered board. Cut round cake in half. Frost cut sides; place frosted sides against the top two sides of square cake, forming a heart. Frost sides and top of cake.
Makes 12 servings.