It was my sister Amber's birthday last week and I wanted to make her a cake. This one looked just really pretty, so my brother, Avram, and I whipped it up for her at his BYU apartment. It was really yummy and rich. It had a great almond flavor through out the cake. It's a great cake to make for special people.
Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Glaze
1 yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 small vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
2 tsp almond extract
Mix all the above ingredients together for a few minutes until well combined. Pour the batter into 2 round cake pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and then gently remove from pans and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Almond Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tb butter, melted
2 tsp almond extract
1-2 Tb milk, if needed
Mix the glaze ingredients together while the cake cools. Once semi cooled, prick the cake with a large fork or the back of a wooden spoon. Spoon the glaze over the two round cakes letting it sink in. Save about 1/3 or so of the glaze and set aside.
1 pint whipping cream
powdered sugar to sweeten
1-2 pounds of fresh strawberries, sliced
Whip cream with 2 Tb powdered sugar, using a mixer. Wash dry and slice the starwberries and set aside.
Assembly:
Place one of the glazed cake rounds on a cake stand or large plate. Top with freshly whipped cream and a layer of strawberry slices. Follow with the second cake, more whipped cream and arrange more fresh sliced strawberries on top in a pretty pattern. Next drizzle the more of the almond glaze over the top and down the sides. Store in fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!
I got this recipe from Sisterscafe.com
