Get the entire family involved in making this Valentine's cake.
1 box of white cake mix
6 tablespoons granulated or confectioners sugar
1 9-inch round cake pan
1 9-inch square cake pan
1 quart fresh strawberries
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
Step I: Cake
1. Bake cake according to directions on box in 9-inch round cake pan and 9-inch square cakepan. 2. Cool. 3. Cut each cake layer into 2 layers. 4. Cut the round layer in half.
Step II: Frosting 1. In a chilled bowl, beat 2 cups chilled whipping cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla; and 6 tablespoons granulated or confectioners sugar until stiff. Be sure that bowl, beaters, and cream are ice cold.
Step III: Strawberries 1. To clean fresh strawberries, rinse in cold water leaving stem on. Pat dry. 2. Remove stem ends. 3. Slice.
Step IV: Construction 1. Place one square layer in center of tray; place round layers to form heart. 2. Frost with a thick layer of whipped cream and top with plenty of strawberries. 3. Add second layer of cake; repeat layering of whipped cream and berries. 4. Ice sides with whipped cream.
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