Strawberry Heart Cake

Name: Strawberry Heart Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; Red-hot candies, optional

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.

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Red-hot candies, optional

Directions

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

1 slice: 430 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Heart Cake in Taste of Home February/March 1999

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faith035

Dec 5, 2013

THIS LOOKS REALY GOOD
Cheryl 2

Feb 1, 2011

It sure can be made as a two layer cake. The one above is basically a single layer sheet cake. HTH
twoyorkiesmom

Jan 26, 2009

Can this recipe be made with 2 heart shaped pan layered together with frosting in the middle?