Strawberry Jello Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1/2 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix or white cake mix
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Half the ingredients listed on the cake mix box (e.g., eggs, oil, water)
→ Strawberry Mousse
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6 oz strawberry jello powder (two small boxes)
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2 cups boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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3 cups whipped cream or cool whip (about 8 oz)
→ Mirror Glaze
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10 fresh strawberries, halved
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3 oz strawberry jello powder
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup cold water
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a 13x9 inch glass baking dish and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake the cake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffy. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, add 6 oz strawberry jello powder and 2 cups of boiling water. Stir slowly for one minute to dissolve.
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Stir in 1 cup of cold water and let the mixture sit until it is half set (thick but not firm). It takes about 1 hour at room temperature or 5-10 minutes in the fridge.
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Add the whipped cream or cool whip to the jello mixture and blend until smooth. The mixture should be thick.
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Once the cake is cool, spread the mousse evenly over the cake using a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to level the filling and release any trapped air bubbles.
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Chill the cake for at least 1 hour on a level surface in the fridge.
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In a medium bowl, mix 3 oz jello powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir for one minute until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup cold water and allow to cool.
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Remove the cake from the fridge. Arrange halved strawberries on top of the mousse in a grid (approximately 4 widthwise by 5 lengthwise).
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Once the jello mixture is lukewarm, use the back of a spoon to carefully drizzle it over the surface, covering the strawberries and mousse.
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Chill the cake for another hour to set the glaze before serving.
# Notes:
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Make sure the jello is only half set before mixing in the whipped cream to avoid separation.
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If using homemade whipped cream, 1 1/2 cups of liquid whipping cream will yield 3 cups whipped cream.