This isn’t a typical strawberry shortcake, but it is my easy way to satisfy my strawberry shortcake craving when I have one. It also contains one very special ingredient that makes all the difference. Coconut Oil!
The folks over at Tropical Traditions were generous enough to send me a 32 oz. jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and I was happy to accept. I have used coconut oil before as it has so many uses. I have used it as a moisturizer, but what I like most is to spread it on a piece of toast in the morning or bake with it. There is a difference however between the coconut oil I have tried in the past and Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil.
What a are just a few of the differences?
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Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is handcrafted using traditional methods to preserve the highest amounts of antioxidants
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Only the best and freshest organic coconuts are used
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It is not mass produced like so many other products are these days
To learn more, check out their video!
Now, a bit more on how to make the cake and how it turned out!
All that is needed to make this cake is:
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a box of cake mix
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3 eggs
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1 1/4 cups of milk OR water (I prefer to use milk)
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1/3 cup of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
Simply mix all of the ingredients together using a handheld mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and bake according to the instructions on the box. I used a bundt pan for mine, as my family usually enjoys plain and simple slices of cake. Then for those who want something not so simple, I add homemade strawberry jelly (or storebought is fine too 
) , whipped cream and some powdered sugar.
The cake turned out to be so delicious with a slight coconut taste and the scent from the coconut oil was unbelievable!
Find many more recipes using coconut oil here.
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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