Jello Cake R.O.D.
Have you ever made Jello cake? It is real easy.
One white cake mix, I used Betty Crocker Super Moist, follow directions to mix and bake, let cool. YOU HAVE TO USE A BOX MIX AS THE FROM SCRATCH RECIPES ARE TOO MOIST AND THE CAKE WILL FALL APART WHEN CUTTING IT.
1 small package of your flavor Jello. I used strawberry because I am going to sugar fresh strawberries for going on top.
Sugared strawberries for on top. Your choice as to how much to buy. And you can use Splenda to sugar also.
After the cake is cool you poke holes in the top of the cake. I used the smallest diameter wooden spoon. Do not poke all the way down. There isn't any certain amount of holes to poke in the top. You can use a fork for smaller holes but you have to make sure that you do not get them too close or the cake will fall apart when cutting later on.
Cook the small package of Jello (regular or sugar free, your choice) according to directions and pour the liquid over the "hole poked cake". Put in the fridge overnight.
Just before you are going to serve it spread cool whip that has been softened on top. I usually lay it on pretty thick to cover up the holes from the spoon or fork. Cut into squares for serving. You can spoon sugared berries on the top.
Use your imagination as to the decorating. You can make it an American flag with various berries or put a heart shape in the center with berries, flattened gum drops for St Patties Day cake with lime Jello, or lemon gum drops with lemon jello . . .
This was all the craze in Iowa (where my inlaws were from) when we got married in '74. It was served at our rehearsal dinner. It is always a great dessert for a summer get together.
One white cake mix, I used Betty Crocker Super Moist, follow directions to mix and bake, let cool. YOU HAVE TO USE A BOX MIX AS THE FROM SCRATCH RECIPES ARE TOO MOIST AND THE CAKE WILL FALL APART WHEN CUTTING IT.
1 small package of your flavor Jello. I used strawberry because I am going to sugar fresh strawberries for going on top.
Sugared strawberries for on top. Your choice as to how much to buy. And you can use Splenda to sugar also.
After the cake is cool you poke holes in the top of the cake. I used the smallest diameter wooden spoon. Do not poke all the way down. There isn't any certain amount of holes to poke in the top. You can use a fork for smaller holes but you have to make sure that you do not get them too close or the cake will fall apart when cutting later on.
Cook the small package of Jello (regular or sugar free, your choice) according to directions and pour the liquid over the "hole poked cake". Put in the fridge overnight.
Just before you are going to serve it spread cool whip that has been softened on top. I usually lay it on pretty thick to cover up the holes from the spoon or fork. Cut into squares for serving. You can spoon sugared berries on the top.
Use your imagination as to the decorating. You can make it an American flag with various berries or put a heart shape in the center with berries, flattened gum drops for St Patties Day cake with lime Jello, or lemon gum drops with lemon jello . . .
This was all the craze in Iowa (where my inlaws were from) when we got married in '74. It was served at our rehearsal dinner. It is always a great dessert for a summer get together.
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