Southern Strawberry Torte

By Kathy C.

This is my Strawberry version of the Taste of Home recipe for Southern Chocolate Torte~KC

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 package French Vanilla cake mix (regular size)
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• chopped strawberries (1 cup or so)
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• sliced strawberries

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, sift the cake and pudding mixes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. Stir in chopped strawberries.

Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

Spread frosting on cake plate, between layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Also arrange sliced strawberries between layers and on top of cake.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving (note: strawberry juices will drip out the longer you wait, so plan to serve soon)
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Yield: 12 servings.