Strawberry Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Add cherry brandy.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Heat jam until melted.
7. 7
   (If preserves are used, force through sieve.)
8. 8
   Add strawberry extract and food coloring.
9. 9
   Set aside.
10. 10
    Cut pound cake horizontally into 3 even pieces.
11. 11
    Wash, dry and cap strawberries.
12. 12
    Reserve 6. Slice remaining berries.
13. 13
    Whip 1/2 of the cream and fold berries into it. Place bottom slice of cake on a serving plate.
14. 14
    Brush with cherry brandy syrup.
15. 15
    Spread half of berries-cream mixture on cake and top with a second slice of cake.
16. 16
    Add remaining slice of cake and brush with remaining syrup.
17. 17
    Beat the remaining cup of heavy cream with confectioners sugar until stiff.