Fruity Jello Cake Delight

Lori Wilson

Fruity Jello Cake layers bright, colorful gelatin into a soft cake base for a dessert that's as eye-catching as it is easy to make. The gelatin is poured over a baked cake and left to set, creating distinct pockets of fruit flavor throughout. Plan for a couple of hours of chilling time before serving.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
9x13 inch baking pan
Whisk
Offset spatula
Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Cake Base:

1 box vanilla cake mix follow package instructions for additional ingredients

For the Gelatin Layers:

3 ounces strawberry flavored gelatin only powdered content
3 ounces lime flavored gelatin only powdered content
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

For the Topping:

8 ounces whipped topping thawed
1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
1 cup kiwi slices peeled

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and prepare the vanilla cake mix as per the package instructions. Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely in the pan.
Meanwhile, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water, then add 1/2 cup cold water. Do the same for the lime gelatin in separate bowls.
Once the cake is cool, use a fork to gently poke holes across the surface. Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin over one half and the lime gelatin over the other. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until the gelatin sets.
When the cake is set, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the gelatinated cake using an offset spatula. Decorate with strawberry slices and kiwi pieces, evenly distributing the vibrant fruits over the surface.

Notes

For an extra fruity punch, consider adding other seasonal fruit slices like mango or blueberries.
For a textured contrast, sprinkle a bit of crushed graham crackers just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg

Keyword gelatin dessert, jello cake

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