STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CAKE MIX RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Grease two round 9" round cake pans -- with butter or margarine.Sprinkle bottom and sides with granulated sugar.
• FOR CAKE:.
• Combine cake mix, eggs, water and butter in large bowl --
• Beat at medium speed with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour into prepared pans.
• Bake at 350*.for 30-35 minutes or toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean --
• Cool in pan 10 minutes.
• Invert on cooling rack.Cool completely.
• FOR FILLING & TOPPING:.
• beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract until stiff in large bowl -- Reserve 1/3 cup for garnish --
• Place one cake layer on serving plate.
• Spread with half the remaining whipped cream and sliced strawberries -- Repeat with remaining layer,
• Garnish with remaining whipped cream and strawberries --
• Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil, along with the amount of water called for by the package directions. Beat until well combined. Divide the batter between the pans. Place in oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the cakes cool for at least 10 minutes before removing them from the pans. Cool completely before assembling the shortcake.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the sugar over the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature until the berries release their juices, about 30 minutes. About 15 minutes before serving, combine the cream and the remaining sugar in a medium bowl and whip by hand or with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Place one of the cake layers on a serving platter. Pile on half the strawberries and half the whipped cream. Top with the remaining layer, the rest of the whipped cream, and the remaining strawberries. Serve immediately.