Strawberry Cake with Jello Recipe
This Strawberry Cake with Jello recipe is a delightful treat, combining moist strawberry layers with a burst of fruity flavor. Enhanced by Jello, it’s perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Topped with fluffy frosting, this cake is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter (for powdered sugar)
- 2 round cake pans (9-inch or similar size)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan (for making buttercream)
- Knife (for chopping strawberries)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 boxes 15.25 oz each of white cake mix (preferably with pudding for extra moisture)
- 2 packages 3 oz each strawberry Jello
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
For the Strawberry Jello Buttercream:
- 12 oz unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp strawberry Jello mix
- 2 fl oz hot water
- 4 oz salted butter
- 1 tsp strawberry emulsion
- 32 oz powdered sugar sifted
- 8 drops neon pink gel color
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, strawberry Jello, and eggs. Add the vegetable oil, water, milk, and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the chopped fresh strawberries, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix gently until the strawberries are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For the Strawberry Jello Buttercream:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello mix in the hot water. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and salted butter. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the strawberry emulsion, sifted powdered sugar, and the cooled Jello mixture. Continue mixing on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Add the neon pink gel color and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of the strawberry Jello buttercream on top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream. Decorate the cake with additional chopped strawberries or sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious, moist, and flavorful Strawberry Cake with Jello!
Notes
For those looking for a lighter dessert, you can substitute part of the oil with unsweetened applesauce. This cuts down on fat without sacrificing the cake's moisture.