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Strawberry Jello Cake

Fresh and Easy Strawberry Jello Cake for Your Summer Bash

A delightful Strawberry Jello Cake that's easy to make, featuring fresh strawberries and Cool Whip for a perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 6 oz Strawberry Jello Mix Can swap for any other Jello flavor or fresh fruit puree.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Or replace with homemade whipped cream or coconut cream.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Can use frozen strawberries if thawed and drained thoroughly.
For Added Flavor
  • Additional Fruit (optional) Consider garnishing with other fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
  • Oreo or Graham Cracker Crust (optional) For a delightful crunch at the bottom.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Jello Cake
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 oz of strawberry Jello mix with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture, stirring gently to combine. Chill until slightly set, about 30 minutes.
  3. Fold in 8 oz of Cool Whip gently until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Pour the creamy mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Cut fresh strawberries in half and arrange them around the edge of the mixture, cut side facing out.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix 3 oz of strawberry Jello with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until dissolved, let cool, then pour over the Cool Whip layer.
  7. Chill the cake until fully set, at least 3 hours.
  8. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and place the cake on a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cake is best stored in the refrigerator and should not be frozen to maintain texture.

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