Hey Y'all!

So what goes on at the Prairie on a Sunday afternoon? Why, we invite Paula Deen over of course!
Oh yes, we are the best of friends! I was going through one of my older Cooking With Paula Deen magazines yesterday trying to find a good recipie and what do you know I came across her Simple Delicious Strawberry Cake recipie! I have made this once before a couple years ago and it was absolutely delicious! Just like the recipie title! So if your in the mood for something strawberry, go ahead and try this:

Simple Delicious Strawberry Cake

1     (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
1     (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
1     (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syryp, thawed and pureed
4      large eggs
1/2   cup vegetable oil
1/4   c water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 round 9 in cake pans.
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

1/4   cup butter, softened
1      (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1      (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
1/2    tsp strawberry extract ( i do not use this)
7       cups confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, beat butte and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup (I added about 1/2 cup) strawberry puree. Beat in extract. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.

Now go and frost this baby and dig in! It will be worth your time and your wait!!

Brew a pot of coffee while your at it and put some fresh whipping cream in it just in case this cake isn't quite rich enough!
Have a blessed sunday!