So I was really in the baking mood today and I tried my hand at lemon cookies (my first attempt @ using cookie cutters...) Well it didn't go so well. The cookies were delish but the cutting part was a thumbs down. I purchased the book Cookie Craft and believe me it is a wonderful book and you will get inspired. I think I need a bigger rolling pin and some parchment paper...(any donations :o) just kidding! ) So I didn't let this get me down and I searched the web for fresh strawberry cakes. Unfortunately I didn't like any of them so I had an epiphany (yep just like Chrisette) I had originally planned on making a batch of lemon blossoms but I think I've had my share of lemon deserts today. (besides eyes doesn't really care for lemon) Then it hit me I had some very ripe strawberries that I had been munching on all day and I realized what I needed to do. See the recipe below!
Enjoy...
Fresh Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Glaze
1 box Butter Flavor Cake Mix (Betty Crocker Super Moist)
*follow directions on the box
1/2-3/4 cup of crushed fresh strawberries
Follow all directions for the cake mix and add the crushed strawberries to the batter.
Bake in a tube pan as directed.
For the Glaze
1 stick of butter melted
3 cups of powdered sugar
1/2 cup crushed fresh strawberries
1 tsp vanilla
mix and add milk until thin enough to pour like a glaze
When cake is done remove it from pan and turn on to a plate. While hot spoon glaze over strawberries should lie around the top. Glaze will seem sort of white but the heat from the cake will make it turn clear.
Serve warm: Enjoy!
