Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Recipe
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100% would make again

“This recipe was given to me by a co-worker, and it gets rave reviews every time,” writes Michele Trachier of Pasadena, Texas. “I've tried it with other fruits, including blueberries, cherries, and peaches. All work out great.”

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  • 20 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
  • 1-1/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg
  • 1 package (.6 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed, drained and sliced
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • 10 fresh strawberries, halved

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, water, applesauce, egg whites and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries. Using a sharp knife, make a diamond pattern in the top of the hot cake; immediately pour gelatin mixture over cake. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Spread with whipped topping. Garnish with fresh strawberries. Yield: 20 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 179 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Strawberry Shortcake Dessert published in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007, p51

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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by xiomy2713

can you put how much sugar are on each recipe please

thanks

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by laurelg1

This is a wonderfully moist dessert - lower in calories and fat - I used sugar free jello and lighter whipped topping. One of our favorites!

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