Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRIES AND VELVET CREAM CAKE

Category: Cakes

1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 pkg dry cream white frosting mix
1/2 pint whipping cream
2 (10 oz) pkg frozen sliced strawberries, thawed and well drained or 3 cups sliced fresh peaches, well drained
Thin icing (recipe follows)
Additional strawberries for garnish

Bake cake in 2 (9 inch) round cake pans as direct. Cool completely. Split cakes in half. Add 2 cups frosting mix to whipping cream. Chill 1 hour. Whip until stiff. Fold in strawberries. Spread between layers. Spread top with thin icing; let some drizzle down sides. Chill. Just before serving; garnish to edge of cake with slices of fresh strawberries.

Thin icing: Blend remaining frosting mix with 2-3 tbsp hot water and 1 tbsp light corn syrup. Beat until smooth.