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Ingredients
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Follow cake directions as written on cake mix box.
Remove from oven and cool cake completely. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine strawberries, cognac and sugar. Let macerate 20 minutes. Invert and release cake onto a decorative platter.
Whip cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla at medium-high speed until it reaches stiff peaks. Do not over whip.
Mix gelatin as directed on box. Refrigerate gelatin mix but do not let it harden, it should cool to a liquid consistency.
Using a straw, poke holes all over the cake. Pour gelatin into holes and spread over the top of the cake.
Spread layer of macerated strawberries on top of cake. Spread layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries, making pretty swirls and ripples. Garnish with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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By cdeedrick_12824576
topeka, KS
on May 18, 2012
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Really tastey!! I left out the cognac and used cool whip instead of real whipped cream and sugar free jello. I can't imagine it could have been better. Will make this again!!
By rwebster0784_12...
nashville, tn
on April 13, 2012
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Tasted very while made it for myself and one for my auntie when is was on vacation. My auntie made me make her another one it was so good to her. Would i make myself another one yeah and my five year old son enjoyed it.
By sudo1155
on March 24, 2012
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Amazing…I get so many compliments. Everyone will ask me for the recipe. Simple yet tasty. Can make this in round cake pans and display in parfait glass dish. Looks great and the taste is lasting.
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