Love is in the Air
Posted by Daniel Calandrelli on Feb 1st 2019
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This month’s blog post is all about LOVE. How could it not be? While you’re thinking about your significant other and what you’re going to make them for dinner or what chocolates you’re going to buy them, let’s also remember to Share Love with everyone – including yourself! Share the love to everyone around you, not only one day, but throughout February.
I remember when I was younger, every Valentine’s Day my mom would always bake a cake and give me a card. It wasn’t anything special, but it always brings up fond memories around this time. This year, my wife and I are starting this tradition within our own family and hoping that this will continue throughout our children’s lives and maybe even our grandchildren’s lives.
In honor of this great memory, please enjoy this simple cake recipe that you can make on Valentine’s Day or any time of year! Please share your experience and memories with us on Facebook! We hope you LOVE it!
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- Red-hot candies, optional
Directions
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.
Also, on February 20th, its National LOVE your pet day! You can’t forget about them either!