were you able to find Sara Lee Cheesecake bites? I could not find there anywhere. Do they still make them? Any ideas what I can use instead? Thanks

I'm back searching again and how funny is it that my initial post from two years ago is the number one return in my Google search?! Lindac: we did see the cake featured in several shops on the Strada Nuova. Who knows, it might not just have been available in Venice but that's where we found it. I'm going to make pistachio pesto tomorrow with an overflow of basil tomorrow which got me thinking about that cake again. msprettyky: thank you for the link Here is a link that might be useful: pistachio cake

Yes, I have been trying to find a recipe for the cake served when I was in high school in the late 60's in Pennilus County School System in New Port Richey, Florida. It was a yellow or white sheet cake with a butter creme type of icing, usually in white or pastel colors. Very simple but delicious! Thank you, Monus

This is a Paula Deen one that I love... Ingredients * 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix * 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin * 1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed * 4 large eggs * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/4 cup water * Strawberry cream cheese frosting, recipe follows * Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting * 1/4 cup butter, softened * 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed * 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract * 7 cups confectioners' sugar * Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish, optional Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the vanilla extract. (The rest of the puree is leftover but can be used in smoothies or on ice cream for a delicious treat.) Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.