STRAWBERRY REFRIGERATOR CAKE

By  Eva Wyatt

This is similar to Jello Cake, but it uses real fruit.


STRAWBERRY REFRIGERATOR CAKE
1 Package Strawberry cake mix
2-10 oz. packages sweetened frozen sliced strawberries, thawed

TOPPING
1 package 4 oz. size vanilla instant pudding and pie mix
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
fresh strawberries, optional

Preheat oven to 350, grease and flour 9x13 pan.

Prepare cake per package directions. Poke holes in cake when done 1 inch apart. Puree strawberries with juice in blender and spoon evenly over top of cake allowing mixture to soak into holes.

For topping, prepare pudding using 1 cup of cold milk. Fold whipped topping into pudding mix.  Spread over cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours.