Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.25 to 15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus any ingredients listed on box
- 1 3-ounce box (4-serving size) Jell-O® strawberry-flavored gelatin, do not use instructions on box
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), or 2 cups whipped cream, you could also use a tub of whipped fluffy white frosting
- 12 fresh strawberries, cut in half
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake mix according to box directions and bake in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake every inch, piercing halfway down into the cake. Set aside.
- Dissolve the Jell-O® strawberry-flavored gelatin in a medium bowl by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over it, then whisk until it's fully dissolved.
- Pour the prepared strawberry gelatin evenly over the top of the cake. Let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack for about 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cake for 3-4 hours before serving. Top with whipped topping just before serving and add a fresh sliced strawberry on top of each serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy topping, use freshly whipped cream instead of store-bought.
Feel free to substitute the strawberries with other fruits for varied flavors.
Make sure the gelatin is thoroughly dissolved for the best flavor penetration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.