Summertime Treat

Summer is in full swing.  That means longer days, more free time and opportunities to catch up with those we love.  

Here is my favorite summertime treat.  It's super easy, yummy and quite impressive visually.  This cake isn't heavy and has a nice, refreshing kick.


Note: I am normally an advocate for making everything from scratch, but this is a rare case where the box actually does taste as good as homemade.


Enjoy!

The best part is how sloppy you can be and it still looks good!

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

1 box strawberry cake mix (plus oil, water and eggs as directed on box)

8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)- the "tubs" work better than the "logs"

1 packet (0.23 oz) of Kool-Aid Lemonade

2 cups marshmallow crème- one large container works best

8 oz frozen whipped topping

Fresh strawberries to garnish

·     Make cake according to box and bake in 2 9-inch round cake pans as directed.  Turn finished cakes over on cake racks and allow to cool completely.

·     Cream together cream cheese, lemonade until smooth.

·     Mix marshmallow crème in and then mix in whipped topping until completely smooth.  Refrigerate until cake is cooled and cut.

·     Cut each cake layer in half.

·     Alternating layers of cake with layers of filling, assemble cake.  End with layer of filling.- optional: ice edges

·     Top with sliced strawberries. - optional: garnish edges along bottom

·     Refrigerate and serve chilled.