Strawberry Jello Cake
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4.5
Strawberry Jello Cake
Description
Strawberry Jello Cake begins by baking a white cake from a box mix using egg whites, water, and oil for a light texture. Once cooled, the cake is perforated with holes to allow strawberry-flavored gelatin, prepared by dissolving the gelatin powder in boiling and cold water, to seep into the cake's interior. This infusion adds moisture and a sweet fruit flavor throughout.
After refrigerating the cake to let the gelatin set, it is topped with a uniform layer of whipped topping and garnished with sliced fresh strawberries, contributing a creamy contrast and fresh fruit bite. The dessert offers a combination of soft cake, jiggly gelatin, smooth cream, and fresh strawberries that complement one another in taste and texture.
This Jello Cake is suitable for chilled serving at gatherings or as a light dessert option. The make-ahead gelatin soak ensures an evenly flavored and moist cake, while the fresh topping should be added shortly before serving to maintain its texture.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix (1 package)
- 1 ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg white
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix (1 box)
- 1 ½ cup water (divided)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Prepare the cake mix with water, vegetable oil, and egg whites according to package directions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake according to the package directions for a 9x13 pan. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- After the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the cake with a fork or the back of a thin wooden spoon. Set aside.
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat. Pour in the gelatin mix and whisk for about 2 minutes until well dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of cold water and whisk to combine.
- Pour the strawberry gelatin into the holes in the cake. Then pour any remaining gelatin all over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let the gelatin set up and soak into the cake.
- Remove the cake from the fridge and top with an even layer of Cool Whip. Add the sliced strawberries on top for garnish before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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