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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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