Strawberry Shortcake Murder

(They’re pretty solid when they’re cold.)

Andrea said these were so rich, no one could eat more then one. (I watched her eat three at the wrap party.)

* Pound Plus Cake must chill for 48 hours. Make it 2 days before you plan to serve. You can also bake it, cool it, wrap it in plastic wrap and then in foil, and freeze it until you need it. This recipe makes 2 cakes. Each cake serves 6 people.

* “Topmilk” is Great-Grandma Elsa’s word for the cream that floated to the top of old-fashioned milk bottles.

* I use 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom when I want a deeper, richer flavor.