Friday, July 8, 2011

Strawberries over poundcake







Strawberries

4 cups strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tb lime juice

Mix together in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.


Whipped cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp vanilla


Beat cream for a minute or two. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add the extracts and continue beating until soft peaks form.

Cake

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs room temp
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream


In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and sour cream. Slowly add the flour and beat just until combined. Pour batter into 8 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Top with strawberries and whip cream. Eat and smile.


Recipe from Our Best Bites cookbook. You should buy this one.

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