Berry Tunnel Cake Recipes

TUNNEL OF BERRIES CAKE

Steps:

• Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla; add to dry ingredient. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beater, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. , Slice off the top 1/2 in of the cake; set aside. With a knife, cut a tunnel abut 1-1/2 in. deep in top of cake, leaving a 3/4-in. shell. Remove cake from tunnel and save for another use. Chop half of the strawberries; set aside. In a chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the remaining sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Combine 1-1/2 cups cream mixture and chopped berries. , Fill the tunnel with strawberry mixture. Replace cake top. Frost cake with the remaining cream mixture. Refrigerate. Just before serving, cut the remaining strawberries in half and use to garnish the cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

ANGEL BERRY TUNNEL CAKE

Steps:

• With a serrated knife, slice off the top 1/2 in. of the cake; set aside. Cut a tunnel about 2 in. deep in the cake, leaving a 3/4-in. shell. Remove cake from tunnel; cut into 1-in. cubes. , Combine cake cubes, berries and half of the whipped topping; spoon into tunnel. Replace cake top. , Frost with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with berries if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON SECRET TUNNEL CAKE

Steps:

• Place cake on serving plate. Cut a 3/4-inch-thick horizontal slice from top of cake; set aside. With small knife, cut a 1-inch-wide and 1-inch-deep tunnel inside center of cake, being careful to not cut through to bottom or side of cake. Remove cutout and reserve for other use. (See tip.)
• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough cold water to ice to measure 3/4 cup; stir into gelatin until ice is completely melted. Remove 1/2 cup gelatin; pour into separate medium bowl. Add COOL WHIP; stir with whisk until blended. Refrigerate 10 to 15 min. or until thick enough to spread.
• Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining plain gelatin 5 to 10 min. or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup blueberries; spoon into tunnel of cake. Replace top of cake. Frost cake with reserved thickened COOL WHIP mixture. Top with the remaining blueberries just before serving.

SNOW TUNNEL CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package. Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Slice a 1 inch layer off the top. Gently hollow out a trench about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Tear the removed cake into small pieces and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold cake pieces and 1 3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding. Fill trench with pudding mixture. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.

FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer, or heavy skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, beat milk and eggs together. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the egg mixture until smooth.
• While covering the funnel hole with one hand, pour in 1 cup of batter. Start from the center in a swirling motion to make a 6 or 7 inch round. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.