Strawberry Jello Cake (Only 3 Ingredients) Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Jello Cake is a simple no-bake dessert perfect for hot summer days. Made with only three ingredients—strawberry Jello mix, Cool Whip, and fresh strawberries—this layered, creamy, and fruity cake is ideal for family gatherings, barbecues, and holiday celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it combines the sweet, tangy flavor of strawberries with a light, airy texture for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip or True Whip
- 9 oz strawberry Jello mix (divided as 6 oz and 3 oz portions)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 3 cups water (divided as 2 cups boiled/hot and 1 cup cold)
- Cooking spray for the springform pan
Instructions
- Prepare the first Jello layer: Place 6 ounces of strawberry Jello mix into a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of hot boiling water until fully dissolved, then add 1 cup of cold water. Mix well and refrigerate until the Jello sets slightly to a gel-like consistency.
- Mix with Cool Whip: Once the Jello has partially set, gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the base layer: Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Pour the Cool Whip and Jello mixture into the pan. Slice fresh strawberries in half and arrange them around the rim inside the pan for decoration. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and set for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the top Jello layer: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, dissolve the remaining 3 ounces of strawberry Jello mix in 1 cup of boiled water. Let this mixture cool completely to room temperature in the refrigerator, ensuring it will not melt the base layer when poured on top.
- Add the top Jello layer and chill: Pour the cooled Jello mixture carefully over the set Cool Whip layer. Return the cake to the refrigerator and allow it to chill until fully set and firm.
- Finish and serve: Once the cake is fully set, carefully remove it from the springform pan. Keep refrigerated until serving. Slice and enjoy the refreshing strawberry Jello cake!
Notes
- Allow the top Jello layer to cool completely before pouring to prevent melting the Cool Whip layer.
- Use fresh strawberries for best texture and flavor; frozen strawberries are not recommended.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve because Jello will soften at room temperature.
- Feel free to experiment with different Jello flavors and fruits like pineapple, lime, lemon, cherry, or orange for variations.
- Store the cake in an airtight container or tightly covered with plastic wrap for up to one week.
Keywords: Strawberry Jello Cake, no bake dessert, easy summer dessert, 3 ingredient cake, Cool Whip dessert, fresh strawberries, layered Jello cake
