Devil's Food Strawberry Splits

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pint baskets (12 ounces each) strawberries, stemmed and halved
• 6 baked devil's food cupcakes, unfrosted
• 6 tablespoons chocolate syrup or fudge topping

Instructions

1. In large mixer bowl, combine cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, cocoa and vanilla extract; beat to form soft peaks. Set aside.
2. In medium bowl, combine strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; toss lightly.
3. To assemble, cut cupcakes horizontally in half. Place bottom of each cupcake on individual serving plate; top with 1/2 cup strawberries and cup cream mixture. Cover with cupcake top; garnish with remaining cream mixture and strawberries.

Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Per serving: 550 calories, 31g fat, 115mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 6g protein

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Strawberry Commission