CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

This Show-Off dessert is sure to get ooohs and ahhhs even before
it is tasted. If you love chocolate and strawberries this will definitely
become a household favorite at first bite!

Ingredients

1 Devil's Food Cake Mix

2 Pints Strawberries (Cut in Half)

2 Tbs Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Glaze (Recipe Below)

2 Cartons Cool Whip Topping (Thawed)

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (Optional)

Directions

Prepare cake mix according to directions on package, using 2 9-in. round pans - cool completely

Mix together strawberries, sugar, and vanilla

Spoon 1/2 of the strawberries on 1 cake layer; Drizzle with 1/2 the chocolate glaze; top with 1 carton whipped topping; Repeat layers

Garnish with chocolate-dipped strawberries, if desired

Refrigerate until Serving

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Glaze

(I recommed doubling this recipe)

3 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate
3 Tbs Water
1Tbs Butter
1 C Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla

Directions

Microwave chocolate, water and butter in large bowl on High 30 sec. to 1 min or until chocolate is ALMOST melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted

Stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. For thinner glaze, add 1/2 - 1 tsp water.