Louise Strahan's Butter Cake

By Addie

Everyone loves new co-host Michael Strahan. Finally, we got to meet the woman who started it all: Michael’s mom, Louise Strahan! Kelly told Louise that “she owes her a debt of gratitude” for bringing Michael into this world. After seeing Louise, it’s clear why Michael grew up to be such a great guy.

Louise said that Michael was a very nice child, and he was the youngest of six children. After playing “Minute of Truth” with Michael’s mom, Kelly learned that her co-host’s first word was “Mama,” his favorite stuffed animal was Peter Rabbit, and he was a big teacher’s pet. How adorable!

Kelly & Michael: Michael's Mom Louise Strahan Butter Cake Recipe

Louise Strahan, Michael’s mom, shared her delicious Butter Cake Recipe with Kelly Ripa.

Louise also revealed that she was more surprised about Michael being named Kelly’s new co-host than him winning the Super Bowl. She is clearly a mom who is very proud of her son. Now, for the famous Butter Cake Recipe. It’s a Strahan family tradition, and Michael’s favorite cake in the world, so you know it’s got to be delicious! Here’s how you make it:

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 2 Boxes of Butter Recipe Cake Mix
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 1/4 cups Oil
• 2 cups Sour Cream
• 10 Eggs
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• ICING:
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar
• Evaporated Milk
• 1/3 cup Cocoa

Preparation

Step 1

TO MAKE THE CAKE:
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cake mix, flour and sugar. Then add oil and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time. Spray baking dish or cake pan with cooking spray and spread cake mixture evenly. Bake for one hour. Let cool before frosting.

TO MAKE THE ICING:
Cream softened butter. Mix powdered sugar and cocoa into evaporated milk until you can handle it. Add creamed butter and mix until texture is smooth.