Strawberry Cake with Jell-O

Strawberry Cake with Jell-O

This strawberry cake with Jell-O recipe has been in my family for 40-plus years. Don’t take any shortcuts and it’s sure to be the most delicious, rich cake you will ever make!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
1 8-inch, 3-layer cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Frosting

  • ½ (16 ounce) package confectioners??sugar
  • ¾ stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup mashed fresh strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.

Step 2
Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs, strawberries, and flour in a large mixing bowl. Pour equal amounts into the prepared cake pans.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
While cakes are cooling, mix confectioners??sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl by hand. Chill for about 20 minutes.

Step 5
Whip chilled frosting until fluffy. Sandwich cake layers together with some frosting. Spread remaining frosting over the top and sides.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

498
Calories
30g
Fat
55g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat8g 38%
Cholesterol77mg 26%
Sodium292mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate55g 20%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars45g
Protein5g
Vitamin C6mg 29%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium84mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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