Description
The Christmas Jello Cake is a vibrant, multi-layered dessert that bursts with fruity flavors and a delightful, wobbly texture. Each slice reveals a stunning array of colors, reminiscent of holiday cheer, while the creamy frosting adds a smooth richness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the jello layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box of white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- For the Jello Layers:
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3 boxes of flavored jello (3 oz each, assorted colors)
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the jello layers by dissolving each box of jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, poke holes all over the cake using a fork. Pour the first layer of jello over the cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
- Repeat the process with the remaining jello layers, allowing each layer to set before adding the next.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the set jello cake.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, use sugar-free jello and a low-fat whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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