Delicious Strawberry Cream Cake

This recipe came from a dear friend. We knew each other in high school, but we lost touch over the years. Recently we have not only gotten back in touch, but we have shared stories and recipes and basically our lives, and we have done it all on Facebook! The cake truly IS delicious, and and I can't wait to spend some time with (someone I am proud to call my friend), Sparkle Baines, when I get back to Georgia! <3

1 box French vanilla cake mix 
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 box Danish Dessert (or make your own using recipe below)
1-11/2 pounds Chopped fresh strawberries

1. Bake the cake (according to box or recipe directions) in size of baking pan desired. If you desire a higher topping to cake ratio, bake the cake in a greased jelly roll pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely.
2. Mix together the cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the Danish Dessert according to box directions.
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled white cake. Then top with the Danish Dessert. Finish by topping the cake with the fresh cut strawberries.


Danish Dessert. 
1 c. sugar 
2 heaping T. cornstarch 
1 pkg unsweetened Kool-Aid brand drink mix in desired flavor 

Mix these three item with a fork until well blended. Put in a sauce pan and add 2 c. cold water. Cook until desired thickness. Let Cool.

***After making this Danish Dessert not knowing what to expect it came out like the “strawberry glaze” stuff that you get in the produce section close to the strawberries and little round cakes.*** 

***Store in fridge***

Ya can't have BBQ without the beans!

 
I figured since Jeremy wanted to watch the Daytona 500 today that it would be the perfect day for BBQ ribs. I've spent most of the day in the kitchen making potato salad and a lemon pound cake. We are also having corn on the cob and baked beans. I thought I'd take a minute and share this recipe with you. I have taken Granny Crowder's baked beans and made them my own. I hope you enjoy!


Sweet and Savory Baked Beans


3 strips of bacon
1 lb. ground chuck
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 (28oz.) cans original baked beans (I use Bush's)
1 c. brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grill season (I use McCormick Montreal steak)

In a dutch oven (or any heavy bottomed pan), fry the bacon over medium heat until it is crisp then remove it from the pan.
Add the onion, ground chuck and grill season and cook until the meat is brown.
While the meat is browning, chop the bacon into little pieces.
Drain the meat and return it to the pot.
Turn the heat to low then add the brown sugar and salt and stir it until the sugar is melted.
Add the baked beans and chopped bacon and simmer on low heat for 30-45 min.