Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 oz) classic yellow cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp chopped candied ginger
  • 1 lb strawberries, sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp Grand Marnier
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 - 9 inch cake pans.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting orange juice for water and adding orange zest and ginger. Divide between prepared pans and bake for 20-25 mins, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 mins then unmold and let cool completely.
  • Toss strawberries with sugar and liqueur. Let macerate for 20 mins, tossing occasionally.
  • Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Arrange strawberries over top then cover with whipped cream. Repeat. Garnish with strawberries.