CAKES


Strawberry Pop Cake


Follow the directions on a box of yellow cake mix. Let cool, punch holes with fork all over cake.

Dissolve 1 box (3 or 4 oz) strawberry Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup or 8 oz. strawberry soda. Pour mixture over cake. Let stand a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Frosting

2 boxes (4 oz) vanilla instant pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 8 oz. container Cool-Whip

Beat the pudding and milk till stiff, then FOLD in the Cool-Whip. Spead on cake. Store in refrigerator.

Sugar free ingredients can also be used in this recipe.


Hot Fudge Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
6 tbs baking cocoa, divided
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups hot water
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tbs cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Yield: 9 servings