Pound Cake with Strawberry Balsamic Syrup

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 0.3 cup cooking wine dry red
• 2 inch round cake 
• 1.5 pints strawberries quartered
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 1 container whipped cream (1-pint)

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves; continue to boil 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup.
2. Place quartered berries in a medium bowl.
3. Add warm balsamic mixture, and toss gently. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 1 hour, stirring well before serving.
4. Place a piece of pound cake in the bottom of each of 4 bowls or glasses; top with about 1/2 cup berry mixture and 1/2 cup ice cream.
5. Serve immediately.