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Christmas Jello Cake


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 390 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and colorful dessert that brings festive spirit to any gathering with bright layers of Jello and fluffy Cool Whip.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients
  • 3 oz box lime Jello
  • 3 oz box cherry Jello
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
  • Red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare white cake according to package directions, ensuring all ingredients are properly measured.
  2. Pour cake batter into thoroughly greased 9×13 baking pan, spreading evenly.
  3. Bake cake following package time and temperature instructions until toothpick comes clean.
  4. Allow cake to cool approximately 20 minutes until just warm to touch.
  5. Create evenly spaced holes throughout entire cake surface using straw or wooden spoon handle.
  6. Prepare lime Jello using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until crystals dissolve.
  7. Prepare cherry Jello using same modified water measurements as lime Jello.
  8. Carefully pour green Jello over one half of cake, ensuring liquid fills holes.
  9. Pour red Jello over remaining cake half, again filling holes completely.
  10. Refrigerate cake minimum 6 hours or overnight to allow Jello to set properly.
  11. Remove from refrigerator and spread thawed Cool Whip evenly across entire surface.
  12. Decorate top with red and green sprinkles in a festive pattern.
  13. Return to refrigerator until ready to serve. Cut into squares when serving, wiping knife between cuts.
  14. Store any leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Notes

Use a spoon or small straw to make the holes in the cake to ensure they are evenly spaced. Allow the cake to cool fully before adding Jello so it doesn’t melt.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg