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Instructions
1
Bake cake according to package directions in a 13×9 inch pan. Allow to cool completely.
2
With a drinking straw poke even rows of holes across the cake. I did 12 rows of 15.
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.
6
Once the cake has cooled it is time to make the frosting.
7
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.
8
Like whipped cream it needs 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.
10
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 red white and blue sprinkles.
12
Keep covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Layer Jello Strategically 🎨Pour each Jello layer when the previous one is semi-set (about 1-2 hours chilled), not fully solid, to create better adhesion and prevent separation between red, white, and blue layers.
- Stabilize Whipped Cream Properly 🧁Add 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese per cup of heavy whipping cream to create a stable, non-weeping frosting that holds its shape for hours.
- Pierce Cake Before Jello 💧Use a fork or toothpick to create small holes throughout the cooled cake before pouring Jello to help the liquid penetrate evenly and create a moist, flavorful crumb.
- Chill Between Assembly Steps ❄️Refrigerate the cake for at least 2-3 hours between each Jello layer and before frosting to ensure clean, distinct color layers and prevent colors from bleeding together.
- Enhance Vanilla with Complementary Flavors 🌟Add a pinch of almond extract or a touch of lemon zest to your whipped cream frosting to elevate the vanilla cake's flavor depth and add subtle complexity to complement the fruity Jello.
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