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FANCY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

FANCY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - Butter with a Side of Bread


Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Fruit Salad is the perfect side dish for just about any meal. I love serving fruit salad any time of the year; you just use seasonal fruits. The Honey Lemon glaze that you toss with the fruit salad is wonderful. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart and the lemon keeps the fruit from turning colors.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.The most time consuming part of making a fruit salad is cutting up the fruit. If you look closely, you’ll see that quite a bit of my fruit salad consists of fruits that either don’t require cutting (berries! I love berries!) or are fruits that can be cut up ahead of time (pomegranate, kiwi, cantaloupe, oranges, pineapple.) Apples and bananas really can’t be cut up ahead of time because they turn colors of course.
Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Ingredients to makeFancy Fruit Salad

Here’s what you’ll need to make our Fancy Honey Lemon Glazed Fruit Salad:

–2 tsp vanilla

–3-4 TBSP honey

–1 TBSP lemon juice

–1 tsp lemon zest (you will use 1 lemon for the juice and the zest)

–1/4 cup orange juice

about 16 cups of fruit, washed & cut (yields about 4.5 quarts of cut fruit)

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

How to Make Fancy Fruit Salad

After you assemble the fruit you’re going to use, mix the ingredients for the dressing. I used raw honey, so to make it mix easier with the other ingredients, I microwaved it for about 20 seconds. Zest the lemon first, then cut it in half and juice it. Whisk the ingredients together until it’s smooth and the honey is incorporated. If you’re having a hard time with our honey and it still looks separated, then microwave it for another 10-15 seconds.
Begin adding your fruit to a large bowl. You really don’t need to add the dressing until you add cut-up fruit that browns- apples and bananas. So if you cut those fruits up first, add the dressing immediately and toss lightly to coat the fruit. If you don’t add them until last, then pour the dressing in the salad at the end.

Toss it to combine/coat fruit. Chill until serving. Enjoy!Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

What kind of fruits can be use in fruit salad?

Fruit selection plays a big part in how “fancy” your fruit salad ends up. I’ll list out some more common fruits, then list some less common (but still easily recognized) fruits. Depending on where you live, you might have a wide variety of fruits available- have fun! Aiming for a half & half ratio of common/ less common will help take your fruit salad up a notch or twelve. Also, try and get a variety of colors in your salad so that it will be gorgeous! When I want a fruit salad to look prettier, sometimes I’ll do mostly apples & bananas, then just add a wide variety of berries and suddenly it’s amazing.

Common fruits: apples, bananas, grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, pears, peaches, watermelon, oranges

Less common fruits: Blackberries, blueberries, kiwi, pomegranate “seeds”, fresh pineapple, cherries, mango, papaya, grapefruit

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Can I use raw honey in fruit salad?

Yes, you can use raw honey in fruit salad. Often it just needs 10-15 seconds in the microwave to de-crystalize the raw honey. Then just proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Directions for making a Fancy Fruit Salad Recipe

1. First mix the ingredients for the dressing. I used raw honey, so to make it mix easier with the other ingredients, I microwaved it for about 30 seconds.

2. Zest your lemon, then cut it in half and juice it.

3. Whisk the ingredients together until it’s smooth and the honey is incorporated. If you’re having a hard time with your honey and it still looks grainy, then microwave it for another 30 seconds.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.4. After assembling your fruit for your salad begin cutting and adding it to a large bowl. Keeping in mind to cut the apples and bananas last to prevent them from browning. You really don’t need to add the dressing until you have finished adding all the cut-up fruit to your bowl. If you choose to add the apples and bananas first, then pour a little of the dressing in the salad and toss to coat this will  prevent them from browning until you have finished adding the rest of your fruit.

5. Once you have finished cutting/adding all the fruit to your bowl, toss the salad lightly to combine/ coat fruit. Chill until serving.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.
Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Fancy Fruit Salad

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

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Course: fruit, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruit salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 20 + people

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3-4 TBSP honey
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest you will use 1 lemon for the juice and the zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 16 cups fruit, washed & cut (yields about 4.5 quarts of cut fruit)

Instructions

  • First mix the ingredients for the dressing. I used raw honey, so to make it mix easier with the other ingredients, I microwaved it for about 30 seconds.

  • Zest your lemon, then cut it in half and juice it.

  • Whisk the ingredients together until it’s smooth and the honey is incorporated. If you’re having a hard time with your honey and it still looks grainy, then microwave it for another 30 seconds.

  • After assembling your fruit for your salad begin cutting and adding it to a large bowl. Keeping in mind to cut the apples and bananas last to prevent them from browning. You really don’t need to add the dressing until you have finished adding all the cut-up fruit to your bowl.

  • Once you have finished cutting/adding all the fruit to your bowl, toss the salad lightly to combine/ coat fruit. Chill until serving.

Notes

You really don’t need to add the dressing until you have finished adding all the cut-up fruit to your bowl. If you choose to add the apples and bananas first, then pour a little of the dressing in the salad and toss to coat this will  prevent them from browning until you have finished adding the rest of your fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 11.6% | Vitamin C: 7.4% | Calcium: 0.9% | Iron: 3.3%

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Can I make fruit salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can make fruit salad 4-6 hours ahead of time. It really just depends on what fruits you use in your salad, as some keep fresh longer than others. Just to be safe though, I recommend making it at most 4-6 hours ahead of when you plan to serve it.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.Should I use water, lemon juice or citric-acid for keeping fruit salads fresh?

There is actually no way to keep fruit salads fresh for days, but you can make fruit salad and eat it the the next day.

At times I also make fruit salad and store some for the next day. The biggest problem is that some fruits like apples and bananas oxidize and turn brown quickly, while fruits like watermelon goes mushy when left too long. To counteract that, add a little lemon or lime juice to your fruit salad to stop fruits from oxidizing, and keep your fruit salad in the refrigerator to keep it from going mushy. This should keep your salad “fresh” for at least the following day.

Another great idea is to separate any leftover fruit in baggies to freeze and be used in smoothies the next morning!

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

Fancy Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. The sweet, honey lemon glaze enhances flavors & keeps the fruit colors bright and vibrant.

FANCY FRUIT SALAD: Butter With A Side of Bread

FANCY FRUIT SALAD: Butter With A Side of Bread

SWEET COCONUT BREAD RECIPE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

SWEET COCONUT BREAD RECIPE - Butter with a Side of Bread


Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won’t be able to resist a slice!

This recipe for Sweet Coconut Bread is a lovely quick bread recipe with fantastic flavor and lovely texture. The bread itself is chock full of coconut and pecans, then topped with a sweet coconut glaze. We love it for breakfast, but it also makes a wonderful afternoon snack or after-dinner treat.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!This recipe for Coconut Sweet Bread is sponsored by Kroger and Bolthouse Farms. #BolthouseFarmsatKroger All opinions are 100% my own. 

What ingredients are in coconut bread?

Here’s what you’ll need to make our Sweet Coconut Bread~

–2 eggs

–1 cup sugar

–1/2 cup coconut oil

–1/2 cup Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Plant Protein Milk®

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!I love using Bolthouse Farms® Plant Protein Milk® in my coconut bread because it adds a nice boost of protein and bakes just like regular milk! It’s a non-dairy plant-based milk that contains 10 grams of pea protein per serving, 10x more than almond milk! Plant Protein Milk is non-GMO, soy free and has 50% more calcium than dairy milk. Oh, and it tastes great! Several in my family can’t tolerate dairy milk, so I’ve been purchasing non-dairy milks for years. Plant protein milk is new to me, but I love the flavor and texture and can easily see this becoming a favorite of ours. I found it in the dairy section of Smith’s, our local Kroger store. Add a bottle to the grocery list!

–1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

–1/2 cup pecans, chopped

–1 tsp. coconut extract

–1 1/2 cups flour

–1/4 tsp. baking soda

–1/2 tsp. baking powder

–1/2 tsp. salt

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!How to make Sweet Coconut Bread

To make our recipe for Sweet Coconut Bread, you’ll first preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly spray an 8″ loaf pan with cooking spray. I like to use the non-stick spray made specifically for baked goods. It contains flour in addition to the oil, so breads and cakes don’t stick to the pan.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!Stir together all ingredients for the bread. There’s no need to use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Quick bread actually rises better when you don’t overmix it. Transfer batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour, or until internal temperature registers at 200 degrees F. This is one of my favorite tricks for baking quick bread! If you test the internal temperature, you can be assured that the inside of your bread is sufficiently baked, which means it won’t collapse as it cools! Remove bread from oven and let cool in the pan while you make the glaze.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!How to make Coconut Glaze

To make the glaze: Boil sugar, water and butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and then add the coconut extract. Pour over bread while loaf is still in the pan. Top with additional coconut flakes and chopped pecans, if desired. Let cool 30 minutes.

Place a piece of foil or plastic wrap lightly over top of bread and overturn loaf to remove from pan. I just hold it in my hand; the foil or plastic wrap acts as a barrier. Place loaf on a plate, then fully cool. Slice and enjoy!

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!How do you make Healthy Coconut Sweet Bread?

It’s easy to make changes to a regular sweet bread recipe to make it healthier. Here are several ideas on how to make this bread healthier:

  • use Bolthouse Farms® Plant Protein Milk in Original flavor– less sugar and just as much protein
  • replace the 1/2 cup sugar in the bread with 1/4 cup brown sugar (brown sugar tastes sweeter, so you’ll need less!)
  • replace half of the oil with applesauce
  • use half whole wheat flour in place of entirely all-purpose flour
  • omit the glaze on top

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!Sweet Coconut Bread Recipe ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Plant Protein milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sweet Coconut Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!Step-by-Step Directions for making Sweet Coconut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lightly spray an 8″ loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside
  3. Stir together all ingredients for the bread. There’s no need to use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Quick bread actually rises better when you don’t over mix it. Transfer batter into prepared pan.  Bake for 1 hour, or until internal temperature registers at 200 degrees F. Remove bread from oven and let cool in the pan while you make the glaze.
  4. To make the glaze: Boil sugar, water and butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and then add the coconut extract. Pour over bread while loaf is still in the pan. Top with additional coconut flakes and chopped pecans, if desired. Let cool 30 minutes.
  5. Place a piece of foil or plastic wrap lightly over top of bread and overturn loaf to remove from pan. I just hold it in my hand; the foil or plastic wrap acts a barrier. Place loaf on a plate, then fully cool. Slice and enjoy!

Bake mini loaves for about 30 minutes or muffins for about 12-15 minutes.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!

Sweet Coconut Bread Recipe

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won’t be able to resist a slice!

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Course: bread, Breakfast, Quick Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet coconut bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Plant Protein milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sweet Coconut Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Lightly spray an 8″ loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

  • Stir together all ingredients for the bread. There’s no need to use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Quick bread actually rises better when you don’t over mix it. Transfer batter into prepared pan.

  • Bake for 1 hour, or until internal temperature registers at 200 degrees F. Remove bread from oven and let cool in the pan while you make the glaze.

  • To make the glaze: Boil sugar, water and butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and then add the coconut extract. Pour over bread while loaf is still in the pan. Top with additional coconut flakes and chopped pecans, if desired. Let cool 30 minutes.

  • Place a piece of foil or plastic wrap lightly over top of bread and overturn loaf to remove from pan. I just hold it in my hand; the foil or plastic wrap acts a barrier. Place loaf on a plate, then fully cool. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Bake mini loaves for about 30 minutes or muffins for about 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1.8% | Calcium: 3.3% | Iron: 6.1%

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!

How long does it take to bake sweet bread?

A regular 8-9″ loaf pan of sweet bread will bake in about 55-60 minutes. If you like using mini loaf pans, they take 35-40 minutes to bake. If you’d like to adapt this recipe for muffins instead, bake those for 18-20 minutes. Always check for doneness either by measuring the temperature of the bread with a meat thermometer. It should read 200 degrees F. You can also check by inserting a toothpick in the center and having it come out clean.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!Did your quick bread sink in the middle?

Here’s how to help your quick bread not sink in the middle after it’s baked. This happens to me occasionally too! Often it’s because I’ve overmixed the batter. Quick bread (referring to a bread recipe that doesn’t use yeast) does not like to be stirred too much, so try to just barely mix all the ingredients together. Another culprit could be overfilling the pan. The bread pan should be only half full each time. As always, make sure your baking soda isn’t too old- it should only be on your shelf for 6-9 months before purchasing new.

Sweet Coconut Bread is a moist sweet bread made with milk, flour, coconut and pecans. Topped with a sweet coconut glaze, flake coconut and more pecans, you won't be able to resist a slice!Can coconut sweet bread be frozen?

I love freezing loaves of coconut bread! How you prepare sweet bread for freezing really depends on how long you intend to keep it frozen. If you just want to freeze it for a week or two, I’d wrap it in plastic wrap or foil and place the loaf in a large freezer ziplock bag. Most often, when I bake sweet bread to freeze it, I’ll bake mini loaves so that they fit in the ziplock bag easier. If you want to freeze it for 2-6 months, I’d wrap it more securely, making sure it’s airtight and wrapping it in a double layer of foil or plastic wrap, then placing it in a ziplock bag.

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BEST MOTHER’S DAY RECIPES – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

BEST MOTHER'S DAY RECIPES - Butter with a Side of Bread


Mother’s Day recipes perfect for brunch! Everything from spinach quiche to lemon ice box pie- tons of recipes with fresh berries and lemon. Easy to make, crowd pleasing recipes for Mother’s Day.

Mother's Day recipes perfect for brunch! Everything from spinach quiche to lemon ice box pie- tons of recipes with fresh berries and lemon. Easy to make, crowd pleasing recipes for Mother's Day. 

 

 

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Second, after your pancake batter is mixed, let it sit for 5-10 minutes. This helps activate the leavening ingredients and helps yield fluffy pancakes! For this recipe, you can pour the batter in the pan, then let it sit before baking them pancakes.

Which is better, lemon zest or lemon extract?

Lemon extract is easier to store and use, since you buy it and keep it in your cupboard. But even still, I prefer using lemon zest in my recipes because it adds a much more authentic lemon flavor. Lemon extract is made with a concentrated amount of alcohol and lemon and I feel you end up tasting the alcohol flavor too much.

How can I prevent my muffins from sticking to the pan?

To help keep your muffins from sticking to the pan, I suggest doing one of two things. First, you can use mini muffin liners for this recipe. Seconds, you can spray your muffin tin with non-stick spray that includes flour. This spray is specifically for baked goods and works so well! I never have my baked muffins stick to the pan again!

 

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These bars are made with a soft & chewy sugar cookie base then topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Easy recipe for sugar cookie bars! I pulled inspiration from several of my favorite cookie recipes for this delightful Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars. They’re the perfect antidote for this freezing, snowy weather we’ve been having. They’re soft, perfectly sweet and the lemon flavor is bright and lovely. My family devoured this Lemon Sugar Cookie Bar recipe!

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This Cream Cheese Lemon Braid is a sweet bread filled with creamy lemon cream cheese filling!

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Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends - it is delicious and so pretty! 

Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends – it is delicious and so pretty! I served it for dessert at a family gathering and everyone raved about it. I love how easy it is to make as well. The Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake recipe is a dessert that I know anyone who loves strawberries will love!

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM POKE CAKE

Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends – it is delicious and so pretty! 

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Prep Time: 4 hours

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Author: Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 15.25 oz boxed white cake mix
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 3 oz box strawberry flavored Jell-O
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Frosting:
  • 1 8 oz tub Cool-Whip non-dairy whipped topping
  • 1 8 oz tub ready-made frosting, any type {I like the whipped white frosting for this recipe}
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • + 1 16-oz container fresh strawberries for topping

Instructions

  • Bake cake as directed on the back of the box for a 9×13 pan. {To make boxed cake mix taste better, I swap out milk for the water and add an additional egg – or egg white in this case!}

  • Let the cake cool for 20 minutes and “poke” the cake with a large fork. I space my pokes about 1/2? apart, covering the entire surface of the cake.

  • Stir the boiling water and Jell-O in a mixing bowl until the Jell-O is completely dissolved. Pour in the cold water and continue to stir, then pour over the cake.

  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about three hours.

  • Combine the Cool-Whip and frosting, stirring gently. Add in almond extract. Spread on top of cake.

  • Wash, core and slice/ dice the strawberries. (You can even use a fancy strawberry slicer if you’d like!) Layer them on top of the cream when ready to serve. Store cake in fridge.

  • Enjoy!

 

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