Strawberries and Cream Bundt Cake using Jell-O, the possibilities are endless
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the next holiday, well, the next holiday that involves food. With everyone trying to keep New Year’s resolutions, I have to have something to look forward to. And I bake on whims. I’ve been known to make Christmas cookies in July because it’s what I feel like making.
So when I’m walking through Kroger to get to the chicken breasts that are on sale, it hits me. This cake, I have to make it. I go get my 3 packages of chicken (one for dinner and 2 for the freezer), 5 boxes of Special K (on sale and the kids love the one with the berries) and 2 boxes of white cake mix (luckily, it was on sale too.)
This isn’t my first dance with JELL-O and cake. I made these Jello Swirled Cupcakes last year for my daughter’s class. The kids gobbled them up and the teacher’s enjoyed them too. It was a no brainer for this cake. The only hard part was which flavor? Cherry, watermelon, raspberry, Strawberry? It had to be strawberry for Valentine’s.
I finish up my errands and head back home. I had the cake in the oven 15 minutes later.
This Strawberries and Cream Bundt Cake had to go immediately to hubby’s work. It couldn’t stay in the house, I just wouldn’t be able to stop at one slice.
Strawberry and Cream Bundt Cake
makes 1 large bundt cake and 4-6 cupcakes
Strawberries and Cream Bundt Cake using JELL-O
Ingredients
- 2 boxes white cake mix (15.25 ounce)
- ingredients called for on box
- 1 box strawberry JELL-O mix (3 ounce)
- 1 can white frosting
Instructions
- Spray a bundt pan well with cooking spray. Prepare cake mix according to box directions.
- Pour one third to one half of batter into bundt pan. Reserve 1 tablespoon JELL-O mix for frosting and add remaining mix to remaining cake batter. Stir just till well blended. Spoon batter into bundt pan over top of your white batter. Do not fill bundt pan past 2/3 full. Place any remaining batter in paper lined muffin tin for cupcakes. Bake cake for 45-55 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. (cupcakes for 19-22 minutes) Test for doneness using a toothpick. Remove from oven and let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting onto plate to cool completely.
- You don't need the whole can of frosting for the cake so ice cup cakes first then place remaining frosting in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring occasionally just until frosting starts to turn melt, about 3-4 minutes.
- You're looking for a smooth flow off the spoon. Place half of the melted frosting in a plastic bag. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon JELL-O mix to the remaining frosting, stir well. Place your JELL-O frosting in a separate plastic bag. With scissors, cut one corner off of each bag. You want the hole as small as possible. Drizzle melted frosting over cake, alternating colors.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Note-you can make this with just one box of cake mix but your cake will be short. I liked the taller (fuller) cake.
And the cupcakes were good too.
Looking for more ideas using JELL-O?
Easy Turtle Fudge from Inside Brucrew
Lemon Crunch Cookies from Shugary Sweets
I’m sharing at some of these great parties.
Mrs. Stephens says
This is so pretty. I am making it. Thanks for sharing.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks, be sure to share a photo when you do, I’d love to see it!
Ali @ JamHands.net says
That is so gorgeous! Pinning and thank you for the recipe 🙂
Joan Hayes says
Thank you!
Anonymous says
I copied the receipe… looks so good… was thinking that orange would be good too… and the Blue jello for a boys baby shower cake… lots of ideas.. Thanks again for your receipe…
Joan Hayes says
Once you get started, the possibilities are endless. We made Swirled cupcakes with the Berry Blue and the kids loved them.
Chrissy says
OH!! This cake is beautiful and looks delicious! I am hosting a new Pinterest Power party and would love for you to link up this and any other projects that you have!!
https://www.thetaylor-house.com/2013/01/10/pinterest-power-party-1.html
Chrissy
Joan Hayes says
Thank you and thanks for the invite!
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
this is so pretty.
Debi
Joan Hayes says
Thank you!
Ladies Holiday says
I know it’s been said like forty times, but that is so super pretty (and compliments your blog template nicely 😉
I’d love to make that and impress the family on v-day.
If you’d like to join The Photo Friday Blog hop with this stunner we’d love to have you. Cheers!
Joan Hayes says
Thank you and I didn’t even realize it matched my blog. Maybe I should start making all my food to match! Thanks for the invite as well.
Lakshmi Venkatesh says
The cake looks very pretty with all that drizziling of white and pink colour.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks so much!
Our Pinteresting Family says
This cake is so beautiful!! I am sure it tastes delicious. 🙂
Joan Hayes says
Thanks so much and yes it was delish!
Our Pinteresting Family says
I just put the cake in the oven. I’m excited to give it a try. 🙂
Joan Hayes says
Be sure to post photos! I can’t wait to see it!
Tammigirl says
Okay, now I’m going to try this – the way you decorated it is really what did me in. I thought it was melted chocolates when I looked at it.
I love putting frosting in the microwave for 30 seconds and dipping cupcakes. Gives them a smooth surface and cuts way down on the frosting, which I like.
Cute, cute, cute!! Love it!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Tammy, just don’t over melt your frosting, you want to have some texture when you drizzle! And you’re so right about cutting down on the frosting. I din’t even use half a can.
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
It’s even prettier on the inside than on the outside. Love it! Pinning now!
Erin says
This is wonderful! I love how it looks. GREAT JOB!!!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks so much Erin!
Hilary says
Wow, this is amazing!! Pink is my all time favorite color, which makes this even better!! Following you from the TT&J link party. Totally just pinned this!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Hillary, I love the color the Strawberry Jello gave it!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Joan, what a beautiful cake! I would also be perfect for a little girl’s (or big girls’s) birthday!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks, it would be good for a sweet little girls party!
Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says
Can’t believe Valentine’s is almost here. These are perfect for Love Day 🙂 Anything with strawberries and cream – spells romance all the way, hehe. My 2 young daughters saw your cake photos and they went ga-ga over it!
Joan Hayes says
This would be so fun to make with kids, especially the drizzling!
Ashley says
Oh my goodness, Joan. This cake is beautiful! I’d love to take a big hunk of it off of your hands. 🙂
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Ashley! Next time, I’ll save you a piece!
TidyMom says
looks SO good and perfect for Valentines Day!
Thanks for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up https://tidymom.net/2013/12-valentines-day-ideas-to-make/
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks so much Cheryl!
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
What a perfect cake for valentines day! Love the drizzle over the top and how easy this cake it! Happy Sunday!!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Lisa! I did have fun with the drizzle.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
i would have never thought of baking with Jello. Beautiful bundt cake Joan, love the drizzles
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Roxana, Jello is great for adding all sorts of flavors to cakes and frosting.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Such a gorgeous cake Joan! Love the drizzle on top! Thanks for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Trish!
Lisa says
This cake is beautiful and I bet it tastes just as good as it looks! Thanks for sharing.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Lisa, it is delicious!