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254 C H O C O L A T E C H E E S E C A K E S A N D S O M U C H M O R E
STRAWBERR
STRAWBERRY Y
BROWNIE TORT
BROWNIE TORTE E
hen strawberries come BROWNIES:
into season—and you Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
Flour for dusting the pan
know when this is
1 package (19.8 ounces) brownie mix
because the prices drop and they
1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil
look so irresistible—this is a great 1 ⁄4 cup water
dessert to prepare. It’s a bit of a 3 large eggs
1 ⁄4 cup strawberry preserves, at room
twist on the traditional strawberry
temperature
shortcake, using layers of brownie
instead of a sweet biscuit or sponge CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:
2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
cake. And the whipped cream, too,
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
de rigueur in shortcake, has been
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, or more
tinted chocolate. as needed
SERVES: 16 STRAWBERRIES:
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES 1 pint fresh strawberries
BAKING TIME: 15 TO 20 MINUTES 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
ASSEMBLY TIME: 10 MINUTES 6 whole strawberries, for garnish
1. Place a rack in the center of the oven
and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the
1
1
bottom of a 16 ⁄2- by 11 ⁄2- by 1-inch jelly-
roll pan with waxed or parchment paper.
Mist the paper with vegetable oil spray,
