Duncan Hines Strawberry Shortcake From A Mix

• CAKE
• 19 1/4 ounces French vanilla cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• FILLING
• 2 cups whipping cream, chilled
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 quart strawberry, rinsed, drained, sliced

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Grease two round 9" round cake pans -- with butter or margarine.Sprinkle bottom and sides with granulated sugar.
3. FOR CAKE:.
4. Combine cake mix, eggs, water and butter in large bowl --
5. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
6. Pour into prepared pans.
7. Bake at 350*.for 30-35 minutes or toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean --
8. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. Invert on cooling rack.Cool completely.
10. FOR FILLING & TOPPING:.
11. beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract until stiff in large bowl -- Reserve 1/3 cup for garnish --
12. Place one cake layer on serving plate.
13. Spread with half the remaining whipped cream and sliced strawberries -- Repeat with remaining layer,
14. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and strawberries --
15. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
16. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/duncan-hines-strawberry-shortcake-from-a-mix-122475 (may not work)