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This Strawberry Jello Cake is literally made out of JELL-O! This two layer mock cake is easy and only uses 3 ingredients. No special mold needed! Perfect for those who don't like cake or have food allergies. Make it for your next celebration such as birthdays, Mother's Day, Easter or 4th of July!

Strawberry Jello Cake

Course Dessert
Keyword boozy desserts, cake alternative, cool whip, jello, jello magic mousse, mock cake, strawberries, strawberry jello
Prep Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 -10
Calories 45 kcal
Author Emilie

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (6 oz) 8 serving size JELL-O strawberry gelatin can substitute favorite flavor
  • 1 tub (16 oz) whipped topping thawed
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Stir gelatin and boiling water in large bowl 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  2. Add whipped topping to hot gelatin mixture and stir with wire whisk until completely melted and well blended. (Mixture will still be thin).
  3. Wash and dry 16 oz tub, then spray with cooking spray.
  4. Pour gelatin mixture into whipped topping tub and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  5. Place serving dish over top of tub, flip over and gently work tub to remove molded gelatin.
  6. (If you have issues getting it out of the tub, dip bottom in warm water for 15 seconds.)
  7. Spread additional whipped topping over top and sides of the gelatin "cake".

  8. Garnish with strawberry slices and raspberries around bottom of cake and top of cake.

  9. Serve immediately or transfer to fridge for up to two hours before serving.

Recipe Notes

The JELL-O mold part of this recipe was found in the Kraft Food & Family magazine, Holiday 2006.

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Jello Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
16
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.