Saturday, September 4, 2010

Strawberry Cake and an award! :)

Yay for the weekend - oh, I mean LONG weekend! It's Labor Day weekend over here = we have Monday off! :D

I might have mentioned before that I love to bake. While it is true that baked goodies made from scratch are really more delicious than those from a box, it is also true that baking from a box is easier. ;)

A few weeks ago, I tried to make a two-layer strawberry cake from a Betty Crocker box. It was easy to make, and more importantly it was delicious!

Directions from the box:

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*please click the picture to make it bigger ;)*

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All we need: the cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/3 cup oil, and 3 eggs

When I first saw the cake mix, I was like "How is this going to turn pink? It's white!" But fear not, it turns pink once all the ingredients are added. Haha.

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One box of the cake mix is enough for 2 round pans.

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I bake it for about 35 minutes. Make sure to grease and flour your pans so the cake won't stick.

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Let them cool, take them off the pans, and then put on icing and decorate as you want. :)

They also have it in Party Rainbow Chip and Butter Recipe Chocolate.

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Now, I wish I had a picture of the finished product, but I do not. After about an hour or so of waiting for the cake to be ready, my siblings were so excited to eat it. Haha. ;) Since I do not have pictures of my cake, I "Googled" some yummy and beautiful strawberry-flavored cakes.









*images from Google*

Have you tried baking your own cake? What is your favorite cake flavor?

I also have an award to pass on. The lovely AnieLii gave me an "I love your blog" award! Thanks, girl! :D


I pass this award on to the following lovely bloggers:


Same rules: Copy the icon on to your blog. Thank the person who gave it to you. Pass it on to blogs you love, and let them know. :D

I have more awards to give out which is perfect because there are so many bloggers out there who deserve awards, so please watch out for them! I will try to give them out soon. :D

I hope we all have a wonderful weekend! :)

32 comments:

  1. Hi I'm a new visitor to your blog and if you are interested in beauty and makeup you can surely have a look at my blog.And yes all that looks sooo yummy....

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  2. Rakhshanda-- thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Congrats on the award! I seriously want strawberry cake now :)

    http://pretty--wonderful.blogspot.com

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  4. hmmm... strawberry cake sounds so good right now... I will be cancelling my diet right away... LOL... congrats on the award!

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  5. I also love to bake, but still haven't done anything from scratch. But like you said, box mixes do turn out delicious.

    Thanks for the award! It's my first one :-)


    Have a great weekend!

    Emy
    http://wannabestylishcook.blogspot.com

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  6. Ooh, a strawberry cake sounds delicious! I love Betty Crocker recipes, but unfortunately they only sell the Devil's Food Cake mix in Ireland. The party rainbow flavor was my favorite as a kid, though. Congrats on the award!

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  7. MMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...Strawberry Cake is good! I like to make Bakerella's cake pops with the same mix, they turn out fabulous! Congrats on the award =)

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  8. ohhh, give me one of the cakes please!

    Take a peek! our first blog.
    www.apieceofcrapdepartment.blogspot.com

    best regards from Sweden :)
    /MALIN

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  9. Yum! I love eating strawberry cakes or cupcakes! They are soo good!

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  10. congrats & thank you!! i love yours too! :D

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  11. My favorite cake is red velvet, yum so good 8D

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  12. mmm, i love anything strawberry. these looks so delicously good!

    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  13. oo yummmi cake! i just finished baking spiced pear banana cupcake bites.. (it was from scratch though..i hope they turn out good)

    thanks for the award!

    xx
    anya

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  14. yum strawberry! :D

    I wish I knew how to bake :/

    teach me! haha

    congrats!

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  15. strawberry cake is so delicious! but i would definitely have to say that red velvet is the best!

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  16. yummy!! I have yet to bake my favorite which is red velvet!
    Have a lovely weekend!

    <3 Kelly

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  17. Looks yummy, Mimi!:D

    I love baking and eating Red Velvet cake!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  18. well i love all cakes!no matter the flavor!!guess that it is a good thing you don;t have the final pic, it must have been delicious!!


    http://fashionablylonely.blogspot.com/

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  19. That cake looks so beautiful it's a shame you didn't get to finish it off. Those photos though are divine... My son loves strawberry (and never chocolate) so it would be perfect for him. I wonder if they have it here in Sydney? Will take a look that's for sure. Congratulations too on your award. Pruxxx

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  20. Looks yummy!

    xx
    Jessie
    http://87life.blogspot.com

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  21. Mmmm, strawberry cake sounds delish!!
    I'm all for baking from scratch though, it's worth the effort!

    Congrats on the award!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  22. hi everyone! thanks for all your lovely comments! :D

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  23. mmmmm compliments are really good.
    I'm hungry! :D

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  24. your cake looks delish! I love baking!! Thanks so much for the award! I love your blog as well!

    xo

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  25. Debora-- :D

    Fashion Meets Food-- you're welcome and thanks!

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  26. Thank you for the award! pass them to my list now :D

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  27. OH my goodness I love Party Rainbow Chip cake...I might have to have it as a layer of my wedding cake whenever I get married....

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  28. Evie-- haha, i think that would be really really cute! ;D

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  29. Ummm how yummy does that look? I need dessert now!

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  30. Kirstin-- they all look yum, don't they? :)

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