Name: Pound Cake Squares with Berries
Yield: Makes 32 squares
Ingredients: 2 boxes pound cake mix; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 cups whipping cream; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups mixed berries (we used strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)

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Pound Cake Squares with BerriesJonelle Weaver

Editor's note: This recipe is from Michele Adams's and Gia Russo's book Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for the Perfect Party.

Little squares of cake make perfect individual portions. We used our favorite combination of berries picked at their peak, but feel free to use any fruit in season. Bake two days in advance and assemble a few hours before the party.

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