Ivanhoe's

Very yummy treats!  Next time we'll have to go with the mini sundaes.

Kit Kat Cake

Yummy!

Recipe:

favorite chocolate cake recipe

2 packs of fresh strawberries

3-4 cups of heavy cream

1/2 c sugar

4 T cocoa powder

Kit Kats about 48 for an 8 inch cake

1/2 c apricot preserves

1.  Bake cake according to instructions in a two round pans.  Let cake cool completely. 

2.  Make whipped cream by combining: cream, sugar, and cocoa powder on high speed until stiff peaks form.  You may want to add more sugar or cocoa powder, depending on your preferences.  I add extra of both.

3.  Using a spatula, spread a thin layer of whipped cream across the surface of one of the cake rounds.  Slice strawberries and place a nice even layer on top of the whipped cream layer.  Spread another layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.  Place the untouched cake round on top of the whipped cream layer.

4.  Using remaining whipped cream, spread across exterior of cake, until every part of the cake has a thin layer of whipped cream.  Unwrap Kit Kats and press into outside rim of cake until entire outside is lined with Kit Kats (I leave two of them together, so two pieces of two per package).  The Kit Kats should hold their place with the help of the whipped cream.  Fill the top of the cake with fresh strawberries (I slice them, but the recipe calls for whole).

5.  In a small saucepan heat 1/2 c apricot preserves with 2 T of water until it begins to thicken and bubble.  Strain out the apricot pieces.  Brush strawberries with glaze.

6.  Eat and enjoy!

Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe:
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 c butter
2 c sugar
2 c flour
1 c milk
1/2 c water
2 eggs
1 T lemon juice
1 t vanilla
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt

1.  Microwave chocolate bars on high for 1 minute, stir, 10 to 15 second intervals if needed.
2.  Preheat oven to 350 F, grease and flour two 9 inch or one 9 x 13 inch pan(s)
3.  In large bowl, beat sugar and butter.  Add flour, milk, water, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Beat for 2 minutes.  Beat in melted chocolate.  Pour batter into pan(s).
4.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (check after about 20 minutes) until toothpick comes out clean.  On wire racks, cool in pans for 10 minutes, invert onto wire racks cool completely.  Frost and eat!

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