Strawberry Basket Cake

 

Raspberry Basket Cake

This is a really simple cake to make but gives a really great impression.
Start with your favorite 9" round 2 layer cake, I prefer Duncan Hines but I do make a few changes in it. In place of the water I add milk and in place of the oil I use 1 stick of softened butter. Next you'll need a 9" brownie layer, I use Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge. When the layers are completely cooled, stack them (cake, brownie, cake) using raspberry Simply Fruit between the layers instead of icing. Next ice the cake with your favorite homemade icing or use a Duncan Hines Chocolate Frosting. Before the icing sets, take Pepperidge Farm Pirouette Rolled Wafers and stand them up around the cake to give it a basket effect. Tie some ribbon or raffia around the middle, add handles if you want and fill the center with fresh raspberries, then enjoy! You can substitute strawberry filling and fresh strawberries if you would like.