My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for her. We love the berries folded right into the batter. It's a convenient way to whip up a delightful dessert since it starts with a boxed mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 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 two waxed paper-lined 8-in. baking pans, one square and one round. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes (square) and 35-40 minutes (round or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine butter and reserved syrup. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Place square cake diagonally on a 20x15-in. 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. Decorate with red-hots if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Antonio Evora
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry.
Sara Wright
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for me.
peter enainamene
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party!
rabinkhan rafi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great!
Adnan Dani1
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I would definitely make it again.
Dipen Khatri
[email protected]I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely make this cake again.
HM SANAULLAH
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I used a strawberry cake mix and a cream cheese frosting. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a simple and
Mohammed Aliyan
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The cake was beautiful and delicious, and my guests loved it. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Johnny P.
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Aklima Sweety
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I made it for my mom's birthday and she loved it. It was the perfect way to celebrate her special day.