Name: Jello Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cake mix; 1 jello mix, strawberry; 10 ounces Whipped Topping; 1 pt strawberries; 1 cup strawberries; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Jello Strawberry Cake

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Ingredients

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Jello Strawberry Cake

1 cake mixyellow or white

1 jello mix, strawberry

10 ounces Whipped Topping

1 pt strawberriesfresh

Strawberry Dessert Topping

1 cup strawberriesfresh or frozen

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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Instructions

Prepare cake mix according to directions and pour into a 9×13 pan and bake.

While cake is baking, prepare strawberry dessert topping. In a medium saucepan, add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook until thickened., about 6 minutes. It will take longer to thicken if using frozen fruit. Once the topping coats the back of a spoon, pour into a heat proof bowl and set aside.

Once the cake is baked, remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.

Prepare the Jello and put into a jar that is easy to pour from.

Slice the strawberries for the top of the cake.

Once the cake is cooled enough to touch- comfortably warm, but not hot, poke holes in the cake so the Jello has a place to go. I used the handle of a wooden spoon and poked in fairly even lines all the way up the cake. Once the holes are poked, you pour the prepared Jello over the cake evenly.

Then, spread the strawberry dessert topping evenly over the cake.

Top the cake with the cool whip and the sliced strawberries. Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours so everything has a chance to set.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Strategic Poking Technique 🍰
Use a fork or skewer to create holes while the cake is still warm, spacing them about 1 inch apart for even Jello absorption without making the cake collapse or becoming soggy.
Jello Temperature Control 🧊
Pour the Jello mixture when it reaches a syrupy consistency (partially set), not liquid or fully gelled, so it saturates the cake without running off the sides.
Fresh Strawberry Timing ⏰
Reserve the freshest strawberries for topping at the very end, slicing them just before assembly to prevent oxidation and maintain vibrant color and crisp texture.
Whipped Topping Application 🎂
Use freshly whipped cream or thawed whipped topping spread in a thin, even layer immediately before serving to prevent the cake from becoming overly moist and losing its structure.
Chill Between Layers 🧊
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours after adding the Jello but before adding the final toppings, allowing flavors to meld and the structure to set properly for cleaner, more impressive slices.