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Instructions
1
Bake cake according to package directions in a 13×9 inch pan. Allow to cool.
2
With a , back of a wooden spoon or drinking straw, poke even rows of holes across the cake.
3
Dissolve the blue Jello in ¾ cup of boiling water. Fill the holes in every other row with the dissolved blue Jello. You can carefully pour or spoon it in or use a dropper or syringe to be more precise.
4
Repeat with the red Jello filling the empty rows of holes.
5
Cover the cake and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 8-10 hours.
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Once the cake has cooled it is time to make the frosting.
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This frosting is like a thick and sturdy whipped cream. It is light and creamy like whipped cream but will hold up on a frosted cake in the fridge for a few days.
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Like whipped cream it need to be made with cold ingredients and works best if the bowl it is being made in is cold too. You can place the mixing bowl in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes before making the icing.
9
In the chilled bowl cream together cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until well mixed and light and fluffy. With the mixer on low/med slowly pour in the whipping cream and mix until well incorporated and smooth.
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Turn the mixer to high and whip until stiff peaks form.
11
Spread evenly across the top of the cake or pipe it on with an icing bag. Sprinkle with red white and blue sprinkles.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pierce Evenly for Perfect Jello Absorption 🎯Use a fork or skewer to create uniformly-spaced holes across the entire cooled cake before pouring the Jello mixture, ensuring the red and blue gelatin penetrates deeply and evenly for vibrant patriotic layers.
- Chill Jello to Soft-Set Stage ❄️Pour the Jello when it reaches a syrupy consistency (about 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator) rather than completely liquid—this prevents it from running off the cake and creates better color definition between layers.
- Stabilize Whipped Cream with Cream Cheese 🥄Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar before folding in whipped heavy cream—this creates a stable, non-weeping frosting that holds its peaks even on hot summer days and prevents the topping from sliding off.
- Room Temperature Ingredients for Smooth Frosting 🧈Allow cream cheese and heavy cream to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before whipping to avoid lumps and achieve a silky, spreadable consistency that's easy to work with.
- Apply Sprinkles Before Frosting Sets 🎆Add red, white, and blue sprinkles immediately after frosting the cake while the topping is still slightly soft, allowing them to adhere properly instead of sliding off once the frosting hardens completely.
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