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Strawberry Jello Cake

A vibrant and mouth-watering dessert that combines a fluffy white cake with strawberry flavor and a whipped topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Fruity
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix (1 package)
  • 1.25 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg whites

Jello Ingredients

  • 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix (1 box)
  • 1.5 cup water (divided)
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, 1 ¼ cup of water, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and the 3 egg whites. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 2: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Step 3: In a medium bowl, add the 3 ounces of strawberry gelatin mix. Boil 1 ½ cups of water, then pour it over the gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved and allow to cool.
  • Step 4: Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle or skewer, about 1 inch apart.
  • Step 5: Pour the cooled Jello over the cake, filling the holes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  • Step 6: Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the cake and arrange the sliced strawberries on top for presentation.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wooden Spoon or Skewer

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the Jello to avoid melting it. For a more intense strawberry flavor, add a splash of pure strawberry extract to the batter.