A colorful and fun dessert featuring layers of cake, strawberries, and whipped cream on skewers.
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
1 loaf pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 wooden skewers
1/4 cup strawberry jam (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
Fresh mint leaves (optional)