Strawbabies!

 

 

i am just about finished up with the majority of the swaps i am involved in so that got me to thinking.....i have been really hung up on strawberries lately for some reason. i see them everywhere. i figured some one was telling me something, so.....

i am hosting a strawberry swap!! this wont be due until Sept. 15. the sign up deadline is aug. 1, so dont dawdle!!! this will be a one on one swap. after i get everyone signed up, i will send out partners. the only requirements are that you handmake at least one main item, any other items can be storebought, but need to be in the strawberry "theme", also you need to include one strawberry recipe(preferably handwritten on a recipe card or index card)

if you would like to sign up, just leave a comment on this post, and to get those strawberry creative juices flowing.......

 

STRAWBERRY CAKE

 

CAKE:

    1   Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix (or you can use a strawberry cake mix)

    1   3 ounce box strawberry jello

    2/3  cup vegetable oil

    4  eggs

    1  cup fresh (or frozen) strawberries (See Below)

    1  tablespoon strawberry extract

 

Puree strawberries in small chopper or blender.  Remove to small bowl, sprinkle with a little sugar, and let sit.  The "1 cup" is measured after chopping.

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease with shortening and sprinkle with flour a 9" x 13" baking pan.

 

Mix all ingredients in bowl with mixer for 4 minutes.  Pour into pan, and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until toothpick, inserted into various points in center, comes out clean.  Turn out  onto sheetcake server and let cool completely.

 

ICING:

 

    1   stick margarine, melted

    1   1-pound box powdered sugar, sifted

    2/3 cup strawberries (prepared as above)

    1   tablespoon strawberry extract

 

Melt margarine in large bowl.  Add sifted powdered sugar and strawberry extract.  Using mixer, add strawberries gradually, mixing constantly  You may not need all of the strawberries (it may make the icing too thin).  If you DO get it too thin, alternately add more powdered sugar and margarine until it is thick enough to spread without running.  Spread onto completely cooled cake.  Cover.

 

Note:  I don't use all the strawberries in the icing, and I still get it too thin!  Start with half that much.  You can always add more!

    

 

Comments

[Colleen]

Yummm...strawberries!! Okay, I can't pass this up, it sounds too fun--count me in!

[craft woman]

wow it looks delicious I want to try this

[Mia]

I would love to do this swap except for one major problem. I am deathly allergic to them!!!! Appliqueing one wouldn't be a problem but in my case, could I send a recipe for another berry? I honestly don't have any strawberry recipes. My niece calls them poison berries because they are too me.

[Katy]

me - I am in!!!!

[calamity kim]

I am in and tickled with this swap idea! I love strawberries too! Is it OK to Share this on my Blog? Let me know and I will post about it!
:) xxxooo
calamity

[Lisa]

Your cake looks delicious! In answer to your question about the covered tap measure, you do remove the cardboard before stitiching the pieces together. Thanks for dropping by, Lisa

[beth]

Would love to join this swap! Love strawberries any kind of berries really. Do you need me to send any info? Let me know, can't wait!

[jmbmommy]

Me? Can I play too? I made a cute little berry the other day after seeing your pics. My first softie! I am so hooked!

[jessica]

I love strawberries and strawberry cake-I'll have to try this recipe out soon!

[Jill]

Ok you've talked me into it! can I sign up too? By the way I sent a package your way today. Funny thing is it has your strawberry needlebook in it and my favorite strawberry recipe in it. I guess great minds think alike!

[Leslie Patton]

Please sign me up for the swap! Strawberries are my favorite summer
treat! Your cake looks delish! I will have to try the recipe.
~Leslie

[Angela Harris]

I would love to join too! There has to be a million things you can do with this fun summer theme :) YourAngil.Blogspot.com
YourAngil@Hotmail.com

[val]

How can I pass this up? I CAN'T!
Plus I have lots of strawberry recipes, yeah!

Please sign me up.

[Jessica (Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping!)]

Please add me to your ever-growing list! :) thank you for hosting!

[Carrie Unterbrink]

I've loved strawberries before strawberries were cool!!! Sign me up for this swap!

[Beth]

Me also. Sounds yummy!

[Leslie Patton]

Ooops! Here is my info:
junkgirl66@yahoo.com
junkgirl-studio.blogspot.com
~Leslie

[Lemon Tree Tami]

Oooh, what person doesn't love strawberries in the summertime? Please count me in too. :-)

[becky]

would love to play!! love the strawberry theme. thanks!

[lori brofsky]

please count me in for this swap. I am on swap-bot and crafter.org as igobylorib

[Judi]

I love strawberries too! Count me in! Thanks!! Judi

[Prep-E Girl]

Can I join? What's the price limit?

:)

-E

[Beachgrl79]

I wanna join the swap. :) Mmmm my favorite fruit!

[Katrina]

I love strawberries! Count me in!

[Lori]

Susan- Count me in! I'll think of something fun to make for this!:-)

Lori