Strawberry Tiramisu Cake

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Strawberry Tiramisu Cake

Recipe By : Woman's Day 6/3/97
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :2:15
Categories : Cakes *Haven't tried it yet
Fruit

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Double Strawberry Sauce:
24 ounces ripe strawberries (2 pints) -- hulled & sliced
(reserve 6 or so whole berries -- for garnish)
1/2 cup strawberry jam
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8 ounces cream cheese or mascarpone -- softened
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar -- plus
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
6 tablespoons Grand Marnier -- or orange juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 angel food cake (6" to 8" round)

1. For Double Strawberry Sauce:
Puree 1 1/4 cups of the sliced strawberries with the strawberry jam. Refrigera
te till serving time.

2. Beat together the cheese, 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar, 1 tbsp. liqueur unt
il well blended and smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, beat cream, remaining 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp liqueur u
ntil soft peaks form. Fold 1/2 cup of this into the cheese mixture.

4. With a serrated knife, cut cake in thirds horizontally. Drizzle each layer
with 1 tbsp of the remaining liqueur.

5. Spread bottom layer with one third of the cheese filling; cover with one th
ird of the sliced strawberries. Top with middle cake layer. Spread with half
of the remaining filling and sliced strawberries. Add remaining cake layer; to
p with remaining filling and sliced berries.

6. Frost cake with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or u
p to 24 hours before serving.

7. Cut cake with a serrated knife. Serve each slice with sauce.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 214 Calories; 15g Fat (65% calories from
fat); 1g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 54mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium