Sunday, December 18, 2005

Chocolate Strawberry Cake



Ingredients
1 10-3/4-ounce frozen loaf pound cake
3 tablespoons strawberry jam
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 of a 16-ounce can chocolate frosting
(about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon strawberry liqueur or amaretto
18 fresh medium strawberries

Directions
1. Cut cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices using a
serrated knife. (You should have 12 slices.)
Spread one side of half of the slices with
strawberry jam. Top each jam-covered slice
with a plain cake slice, making a sandwich.
Cut each sandwich diagonally to form three
triangles. You should end up with 18 mini
sandwiches.
2. For icing, cook and stir chocolate pieces
over low heat until melted. Add frosting,
stirring to combine. Stir in strawberry liqueur
or amaretto. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes
more or until mixture is melted enough to coat
cakes. Remove from heat.
3. Insert a 2-or 3-prong long-handle fork into
the side of the bottom slice of one cake. Holding
the cake over the saucepan of icing, spoon on
enough icing to cover the sides and top. Place
the frosted cake on a wire rack. Repeat with
remaining cakes, reheating icing, if necessary.
Let stand for 30 minutes or until icing sets.
4. Before serving, transfer cakes to a serving
platter and place a strawberry on top of each
serving. Makes 18 servings.

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