1cupStrawberry Preserve(or jelly if you prefer a smoother spread)
1tbspLemon Juice
2tbspGrand Marnier(or cordial of your choice that compliments strawberry)
Cream
½qtHeavy Cream
¼cupConfectioners' Sugar
¼cupAdditional Strawberry Preserve
Instructions
Cake
Cream Butter, Sugar and Vanilla Extract.
Prepare dry ingredients in separate bowl sifting together Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt and add dry ingredients to creamed butter.
Add Milk, Corn Oil and Sour Cream. Blend and pour batter into prepared pans and bake 350℉ for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Strawberry Spread
In saucepan heat Strawberry Preserve, Lemon Juice and Grand Marnier until smooth.
Spread over cooled cakes and let set.
Cream
In electric mixer add Heavy Cream and Confectioners' Sugar. Beat until soft peaks form then add Additional Strawberry Preserve and mix until pale pink whipped cream is formed.
Top cakes with strawberry cream to make torte. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for torte to set.