Fruity Summer Dessert

== Description ==
Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try this recipe as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. Enjoy! 
* Contributed by ©Arleen M. Kaptur March 2002, Author of books and articles on living a simple, rustic lifestyle - and getting the most from each and every day. Excerpt from strawberry/chocolate Recipes by Arleen M. Kaptur
* Arleen Kaptur may be contacted at http://www.arleenssite.com akaptur@centurytel.net
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== Ingredients ==
* 1 pkg. white cake mix
* ½ cup strawberry preserves (not jelly or jam)
* 12 strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
* 1 – 2 fresh peaches, sliced thinly
* 1 cup peach preserves
* ½ cup whipped topping
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13”x9”x2”pan. 
# Prepare white cake mix per package instructions and bake.
# Split cake in half horizontally. 
# Place bottom cake layer on serving plate. 
# Spread this layer with strawberry preserves. 
# Place top layer of cake over strawberry preserves. 
# Score the top of the cake with knife to mark 24 servings. 
# Alternate fresh strawberries with peach slices on alternate blocks. (Quilt design)
# Heat the peach preserves and strain. Brush the fruit with the warmed glaze. 
# Garnish with whipped topping and curled chocolate strip.
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Nondairy topping Recipes
Category:Peach Recipes
Category:Peach preserves and jam Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes
Category:Strawberry preserves and jam Recipes