Description
A festive and vibrant holiday dessert featuring a delightful combination of white cake and colorful Jello layers, topped with Cool Whip and sprinkles.
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
- Prepare white cake according to package directions, ensuring all ingredients are properly measured.
- Pour cake batter into thoroughly greased 9×13 baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake cake following package time and temperature instructions until toothpick comes clean.
- Allow cake to cool approximately 20 minutes until just warm to touch.
- Create evenly spaced holes throughout entire cake surface using straw or wooden spoon handle.
- Prepare lime Jello using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until crystals dissolve.
- Prepare cherry Jello using same modified water measurements as lime Jello.
- Carefully pour green Jello over one half of cake, ensuring liquid fills holes.
- Pour red Jello over remaining cake half, again filling holes completely.
- Refrigerate cake minimum 6 hours or overnight to allow Jello to set properly.
- Remove from refrigerator and spread thawed Cool Whip evenly across entire surface.
- Decorate top with red and green sprinkles in festive pattern.
- Return to refrigerator until ready to serve. Cut into squares when serving, wiping knife between cuts.
- Store any leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- Use assorted colors of Jello for a more vibrant effect.
- This dessert is perfect for holiday parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg