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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Asadkumbar4
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ch RashidMahmood
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dr Bilal
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Nainazaina ayomidw
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Emmanuel Obed
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
ikram Bhatti
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ahsan Writes
[email protected]This cake was beautiful and delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Alex Arcos
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Winter Deleon
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ajad Miah
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Noman Mughal
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Ashley Parrish
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Dryti Goldman
[email protected]I was so impressed with this cake! It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
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[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
shaheen alam
[email protected]This strawberry heart cake was a huge hit at my Valentine's Day party! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.