STRAWBERRY GRAND MARNIER CAKE
Light layers of golden cake [brushed] with gran marnier. Filled with white buttercream and strawberry preserves
Provided by amendol_kris
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- GOLDEN CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 375°F Generously grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with waxed or parchment paper. Grease paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla.
- Add flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour, mixing on low speed.
- Bake in prepared pans for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert onto cooling rack. Cool completely.
- GRAN MARNIER BRUSHING SYRUP.
- Stir together sugar and water. Bring to boil. Set aside. Cool. Add Grand Marnier.
- Using a pastry brush, soak cake thoroughly, at least twice with this syrup.
- WHITE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING.
- Cream butter and shortening with mixer.
- Add vanilla.
- Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed.
- Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
- When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk or water and beat at medium speed until ready to use.
- FOR ASSEMBLY.
- Place one golden cake down.
- Spread a layer of Smucker's Strawberry Preserves on cake.
- Spread layer of buttercream icing on top of preserves.
- Add second cake layer on top.
- Frost with remaining buttercream frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
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Damble Hxhahd
damble30@hotmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it.
Khokhar production TV
p@aol.comThis cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Mnisar Mnisar
mmnisar@hotmail.comI made this cake for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Topman Folorunsho
t_f84@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.
treasure rodger
treasurerodger@yahoo.comI love the way this cake looks! It's so festive and colorful.
Afzal Ramzan
afzal@gmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Eunice Nyaga
e@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
Ak Siyal
a-siyal84@yahoo.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Yoyo Tesf
y.t@hotmail.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
srity islam
islam_srity@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of strawberries and Grand Marnier.
cornelius malindo
mcornelius@aol.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Karabo Kb
karabo_k10@yahoo.comThis cake is absolutely gorgeous! I made it for a baby shower and it was the star of the show. The strawberries add a beautiful pop of color and the Grand Marnier gives it a delicious, boozy flavor.
Farha Zahir
farha_z@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Grand Marnier, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the Grand Marnier added a nice touch of sophistication.
Ch Musfira
musfira-ch@yahoo.comThis cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich, boozy flavor of the Grand Marnier and the sweetness of the strawberries. I'll definitely be making this again.