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strawberry almond cream cakelets

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Recipe by
Nancy A.
@HometownCreativeCook
Wyckoff, NJ

I was having a summer party, and I wanted to create a light, fresh, and simple dessert, that could be served individually, and a little more elegant than a cupcake or bar/brownie (which I still love though!) so I came up with these little cakelets, which were a big hit!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry almond cream cakelets

  • 1 box
    classic white cake mix
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1
    8 ounce package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 5 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c
    mashed freshed strawberries
  • 12
    whole strawberries(for garnish)
  • 2 tsp
    pure almond extract
  • 1/2 c
    cool whip
  • 6 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make strawberry almond cream cakelets

  • 1
    For Cakes: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix together cake mix, egg whites, water and oil with electric mixer(hand held or stand)until well blended and smooth(about 3 minutes).
  • 3
    Drop by approximately 2 tablespoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets about 2 inches apart(12 on each sheet)
  • 4
    Bake in preheated oven for approximately 7-9 minutes, until cakes are puffed, and when tooth pick inserted, comes out clean. Cool cakes for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    For Filling: In large bowl with electric mixer, mix softened cream cheese and 2 cups of powdered sugar together until creamy (about 3 minutes). Stir in mashed strawberries and 1 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract. Fold in cool whip. Chill filling for 15 minutes.
  • 6
    To assemble cooled cakes: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of filling onto flat side of 1 cake, top with flat side facing down with 2nd cake.
  • 7
    To make glaze: Combine 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and 6 tablespoons milk in medium bowl. Spoon glaze over filled cakes, letting drip over sides, place whole strawberry on top, and drizzle a little glaze over strawberry. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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