Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Glaze

Another great recipe from here. I just made it for a birthday cake and it was sooooooo yummy.

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. I used 9" and it was perfect. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until done. Let cool for a few minutes and then gently remove from pans.

Almond Glaze

4 cups powdered sugar

1 stick of butter, melted

4 tsp almond extract

6-7 Tb milk, or enough to make the consistency like a glaze.

Mix the glaze ingredients together while the cake bakes. Once the cakes are out of their pans, 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. It works better if your cake is still a little warm so the glaze will soak 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!