Jello Cake – an easy, light spring dessert

My  mom made Jello Cake for us when I lived at home and what a delicious dessert it is! If I had to pick a cake that reflected spring to me I can’t think of one better than this, Jello Cake. You can actually get creative  by pairing your favorite flavor cake with your favorite flavor of Jello. I like a white or yellow cake with cherry flavored gelatin. Making this cake is as simple as…

1 box cake mix

1 large box of  Jello  (I think that’s a 4 oz box) or 2 of the small – can be generic brand

1 regular sized container of Cool Whip or generic brand whipped topping

• Make your cake according to box instructions.

• When done baking, allow to cool for while.

• Poke holes all over using fork or end of wooden spoon.

• Now- prepare Jello by only using the step that calls for hot water and mix to dissolve. Do NOT add the cold water (because  you don’t want to water-down that great flavor). Note: Two of the small boxes did give me more Jello than I needed but I don’t think one small box is enough.

• Pour all over your cake, put in the fridge to chill for a little while.

• After its chilled for a little while frost it with your tub of cool whip.

• Put back into fridge to chill thoroughly.

Be sure to have plenty of friends or family to share this with or you may eat too much yourself! 

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