BREAKFAST BREAD AND FRUIT PLATE

1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients to make it
1 box spice cake mix
3 eggs
1 can of pumpkin or apple pie filling
Strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, watermelon, grapes, apples, orange segments, fresh pineapple, mango

The day before mix strawberry cake mix according to directions. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in 350F oven 8-10 minutes or until cake is set. This makes cute cookie type cakes that are appealing to the eye and the palate. You can also bake them in mini muffin tins.

The morning of, mix eggs, dry spice cake mix and canned pie filling.

Bake in a large loaf pan in 350F oven 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

While loaf is baking prepare fruit on a try with bite sized strawberry cake pieces.

When spice loaf is done, cool slightly then slice into 1/2 inch thick slices and cube into bite sized pieces. Add to platter and serve.

This is great for a brunch or all can be made ahead for a beautiful take along platter.