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Jello Cake Recipe

Easy Jello Cake Recipe

A fun and vibrant dessert, this Jello Cake Recipe combines a light, fluffy cake with fruity jello for a moist and colorful treat. Perfect for parties, potlucks, and celebrations!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best jello cake recipe, Jello Cake Recipe, Old fashioned jello cake, Old fashioned jello cake recipe, Original jello poke cake recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan Greased and floured
  • Electric mixer Medium speed
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements
  • Fork or wooden skewer for poking holes To poke holes in the cake
  • Large mixing bowl For cake batter
  • Liquid measuring cup To pour jello evenly

Ingredients

the Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil Any neutral oil
  • 1 cup water For cake batter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, enhances flavor

the Jello Layer

  • 2 (3 oz packages) of jello any flavor
  • 2 cups boiling water To dissolve jello
  • 1 cup cold water Added after dissolving jello

the Topping:

  • 1 (8 oz container) whipped topping, thawed Thawed
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish optional

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Base

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan
  • Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Create the Jello Magic

  • Remove cake from oven and let cool for 15 minutes
  • Using a fork or wooden skewer, poke holes all over the cake, spacing them about ½ inch apart
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the jello powder with 2 cups boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved
  • Stir in 1 cup cold water
  • Carefully pour the liquid jello over the entire cake, making sure it fills the holes
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until jello is set

Add the Finishing Touches

  • Once the jello is set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake
  • Garnish with fresh fruit if desired
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.8mg