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)

Jello Penetration Technique 💉
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a chopstick to create precise, evenly spaced holes throughout the cake, ensuring maximum Jello absorption and flavor distribution.
Temperature Timing 🌡️
Allow the cake to cool for exactly 15-20 minutes after baking before poking holes and adding Jello, which prevents the cake from becoming too soggy or falling apart.
Fresh Strawberry Pro Tip 🍓
Macerate fresh strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar 30 minutes before assembly to intensify their natural sweetness and create a more vibrant sauce.
Whipped Cream Stabilization 🥛
Add a teaspoon of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract to your whipped cream to help it maintain structure and prevent weeping when layered on the cake.
Chill for Perfect Setting 🧊
Refrigerate the cake for at least 3-4 hours after adding the Jello to ensure complete setting and optimal flavor melding between the cake and gelatin.