Description
A fun and colorful dessert featuring a moist vanilla cake infused with vibrant Jell-O flavors, topped with fluffy whipped cream for a light and refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- For the Jell-O filling:
- 1 box (3 oz) Jell-O (any flavor)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- For the topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional garnish:
- Fresh berries or sprinkles
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake batter by mixing cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 20 minutes.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake (about 1-inch apart).
- Dissolve Jell-O powder in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Slowly pour over cake, filling holes.
- Refrigerate cake for 3+ hours (or overnight) to set Jell-O.
- Before serving, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cake.
- Garnish if desired. Store refrigerated.
Notes
For best results, use contrasting Jell-O and topping colors (e.g., strawberry Jell-O with white cream). Cake absorbs Jell-O better when slightly warm.