Recipe: Windstar Cruises’ Strawberry Shortcake & Carnival Cruise Line’s French Kiss

Valentine’s Day is next week and now is the time to prepare your menu and set the tone for what is sure to be a romantic night. We have no doubt that you and your honey will indulge in a delicious meal, probably at a restaurant, so why not end the night at home and show off your baking skills with this delicious Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Windstar Cruises. Bursting with flavor and not too heavy after a large meal, this dessert will leave your significant other smacking his or her lips for more. Every night should end with a kiss, but especially Valentine’s night. Have a nightcap with Carnival Cruise Line’s French Kiss — not only will you get your kiss, but you will be transported back to the Alchemy Bar and the carefree days of cruising the high seas.

Strawberry Shortcake – Windstar Cruises

Ingredients

• 10 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Filling

• 3 cups whipped cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 6 cups sliced, fresh strawberries

Instructions

• Mix eggs with 1/2 cups granulated sugar and whip until creamy. 
• Add flour and vanilla extract and mix.
• Spread out onto lightly greased or parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.  Since pan sizes vary, use a toothpick in the center to make sure it comes out clean to indicate the cake is ready.
• Let cool. 
• Cut the cooled sponge cake into thin rounds using a 3″ round cookie cutter or cake ring.
• Place layer of sponge cake in the cake ring, and top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
• Add a second layer of sponge cake topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, followed by a final layer of sponge cake.
• Remove the cake ring. Of course, another option is to leave the cake whole and cut before serving.
• Decorate cakes with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar.

French Kiss – Carnival Cruise Line

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Sweet Cruzan Vanilla Rum
• 3/4 oz Chambord
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Champagne or similar sparkling wine

Instructions

• Combine Sweet Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Chambord, and lime juice.
• Add ice and shake.
• Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.