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Raspberry Cakes for Two

Recipe #299340 | 30 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: cookiedog

This makes two pretty little cakes that you can share with someone you love. Fresh raspberries, raspberry preserves, lemon curd, cream cheese frosting spiffy up prepared shortcakes. This one looks so elegant. From Pam Anderson and BH&G.

Posted on: Apr 18, 2008

Ingredients

  • ounces cream cheese, softened
  • tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd
  • tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) package prepared shortcake
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • tablespoons low-sugar raspberry preserves
  • fresh raspberries
  • small mint leaf
  • Directions

    1. 1
      for frosting, in small bowl beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium heat until smooth. Beat in lemon curd. Add powdered sugar; beat until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
    2. 2
      Place two cakes, well sides up, on two dessert plates. Divide berries, in a single layer, between wells of two cakes. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of preserves over each. Place remaining cakes, well sides down, over filling. Spread frosting on cakes. Serve immediately or refrigerate, loosely covered, up to 48 hours. Makes 2 cakes (4 servings).

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    From: Chef #840376

    On May 15, 2008

    We had these pretty cakes at a spring party and they were beloved! The cook displayed them on a saucer glued to an inverted wine glass for elegance.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (87g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    lemon curd

    shortcakes

    low-sugar raspberry preserves

    Calories 181
    Calories from Fat 141 (78%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 15.8g 24%
    Saturated Fat 9.9g 49%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 46mg 15%
    Sodium 125mg 5%
    Potassium 58mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 8.6g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
    Sugars 6.6g
    Protein 2.4g 4%
    Vitamin A 564mcg 11%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 1%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 4mg 6%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 28mg 2%
    Iron 0mg 2%

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