Description
A quick and easy cake that combines soft vanilla cake, sweet strawberry jello, and a creamy layer for a dessert reminiscent of strawberry cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix, made as the box says
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry jello
- 1 cup water
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 carton whipped topping
- 1 quart fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Make and bake the cake as the box says.
- While the cake bakes, put the jello powder in a bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Let it cool.
- When the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour half of the cooled jello carefully into the holes. Let the cake cool more.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the remaining jello to the cream cheese and stir until even.
- When the cake is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture on top in a thin layer.
- Spread whipped topping over the cream cheese layer.
- Wash and cut strawberries into halves or quarters and place them on top of the cake.
- Chill the cake in the fridge until serving.
Notes
For best results, let the jello cool before pouring to prevent melting the whipped topping. Chill for at least 2 hours for flavors to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American