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Jello Cake: A Vibrant and Easy Dessert Recipe
Molly

Jello Cake: A Vibrant and Easy Dessert Recipe

A no-bake, colorful dessert made with layers of gelatin, cool whip, and fresh fruit. Perfect for summer gatherings, this light and refreshing cake combines sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures in a crowd-pleasing format.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 packages (4 oz each) gelatin mix (3 different flavors recommended)
  • 16 oz Cool Whip (low-fat alternative available)
  • 3 cups fresh fruit (cherries, grapes, or pineapple)
  • 6 cups water (divided for gelatin activation)

Method
 

  1. Ripen watermelon in refrigerator for 30 minutes
  2. Blend half the fruit with 2 cups water until smooth
  3. Pour over gelatin base in 13x9-inch pan
  4. Chill first layer in refrigerator until firm (45 minutes)
  5. Whip gelatin packets in 2 cups boiling water each
  6. Pour each layer over cooled base in 30-minute intervals
  7. Crush remaining fruit and mix with cool whip
  8. Drape fruit-cool whip blend over set gelatin
  9. Refrigerate 3+ hours before slicing

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

Use room-temperature water for gelatin to ensure complete dissolution
Measure each layer with a ruler to maintain even thickness
Add 1/4 tsp lemon juice to each gelatin layer for sharper flavor
Refrigerate 10 minutes before slicing through layers

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