Get ready to transform an ordinary dessert into a jaw-dropping, Instagram-worthy masterpiece that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe! This Easy Strawberry Jello Swirl Cake is not just a dessert; it's a culinary work of art that combines the classic comfort of vanilla cake with a vibrant strawberry twist. Imagine cutting into a beautiful cake with mesmerizing swirls of ruby-red jello and creamy white topping that looks like it was crafted by a professional pastry chef - but takes less than an hour to make!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package strawberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry jello package in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the jello is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the jello mixture and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour the liquid jello mixture over the cake batter, creating a swirled pattern by gently dragging a knife through the batter and jello.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, top the cake with whipped cream, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the jello to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberry slices for extra decoration.
Tips
- For the most beautiful swirl effect, pour the jello mixture slowly and use a butter knife to create gentle, random swirling patterns.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smoother cake batter.
- Don't overmix the cake batter - stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined to keep the cake tender.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding whipped cream to prevent melting and maintain a perfect presentation.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the cake batter or using fresh strawberries as a garnish.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the jello to set properly and enhance the flavor melding.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 393kcal
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg
