Strawberry Jello Cake
Strawberry Jello Cake is a light and refreshing dessert made with white cake, strawberry gelatin, and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jello gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the cake batter as directed on the box.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake according to package instructions. Let cake cool slightly.
- Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
- Pour the Jello mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours or until Jello is set.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Top with fresh sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before adding whipped topping.
- Chill the cake overnight for best results.
- Try using different flavored Jello for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry Jello Cake, easy summer dessert, poke cake, strawberry dessert, whipped topping cake
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