Strawberry Cake with Jell-O®

This strawberry cake with Jell-O® recipe has been in my family for 40+ years... don't take any shortcuts and it's sure to be the most delicious, rich cake you will ever make!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 498 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
• ¾ cup mashed fresh strawberries
• ½ (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
• ¾ stick unsalted butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.

Step 2

Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs, strawberries, and flour in a large mixing bowl. Pour equal amounts into the prepared cake pans.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

While cakes are cooling, mix powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl by hand. Chill for about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Whip chilled frosting until fluffy. Sandwich cake layers together with some frosting. Spread remaining frosting over the top and sides.