Fresh Strawberry Jello Cake (VIDEO)

Strawberry Jello Cake is perfect for spring and summer! White cake mix, strawberry jello mix, strawberries, and powdered sugar – sweet and delicious!

I might make some enemies here, but strawberry jello is sooooo much better than cherry jello! Actually, I’m not really a huge fan of cherry flavored anything so my opinion is pretty skewed. Strawberry Jello Cake combines two of my favorite flavors so I adore this pretty cake!

This is a great cake to take to a cookout this summer, or even a bridal or baby shower. I just love that pink color inside! And the sprinkled powdered sugar on top makes it extra pretty.

Is this a jello poke cake?

No, the jello gets mixed right in with the cake batter so the strawberry flavor is throughout the whole cake.

Do I need the cake mix ingredients also?

Nope, just use the dry cake mix and jello mix and follow the recipe below!

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen strawberries?

Yes! Just mash them slightly with a fork before adding them to the cake batter and mixing with the hand mixer.

How to make strawberry jello cake:

Add cake mix, strawberry jello mix, water, oil, and eggs in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer.

Add thawed strawberries to batter and beat again with the mixer until well incorporated.

Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake until cake tester comes out clean.

Sprinkle powdered sugar over top of cooled cake.

Can this cake be frozen?

Absolutely! Just wrap tightly before freezing. Unwrap and warm in the microwave when ready to eat.

Why powdered sugar instead of frosting?

This cake is sweet all on its own – no need for frosting! The powdered sugar gives just a touch more sweetness and decorates the cake a bit as well, but isn’t totally needed either.

I don’t have a sifter. How can I sprinkle the powdered sugar evenly?

You can use any kind of mesh strainer (they sell them at the dollar store) instead of a sifter. You could even cut out shapes in paper, lay them on the cake, and sprinkle the powdered sugar by hand leaving fun shapes on the cake when the paper is removed – like a stencil. Get creative!

More favorite strawberry recipes:

• Easy Strawberry Shortcake
• Fresh Strawberry Syrup
• Sweet Strawberry Jam Muffins
• Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Strawberry Jello Cake

Strawberry Jello cake recipe using white cake mix, strawberry jello mix, oil, eggs, and topped with powdered sugar.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry jello cake recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Kelly Miller

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup frozen strawberries
• ▢ 16.25 oz box white cake mix dry
• ▢ 3 oz box strawberry jello mix dry
• ▢ 1/2 cup water
• ▢ 1/2 cup oil
• ▢ 4 eggs
• ▢ 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

• Microwave frozen strawberries for about 45 seconds, or until thawed and slightly mushy.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together cake mix and strawberry jello mix.
• Add in water, oil, and eggs.
• Beat well with a hand mixer.
• Add in thawed strawberries and beat again with the mixer until well combined.
• Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
• Cool completely and sprinkle powdered sugar on top of cake before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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