Description
This cake tastes like summer in every bite—soft, golden sponge soaked with strawberry gelatin, topped with fluffy whipped cream and sweet fresh strawberries. It’s simple, vibrant, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven and prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool slightly.
2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the warm cake.
3. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Pour gently over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake. Top with sliced fresh strawberries.
6. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
For stable whipped cream that holds longer, add 1 tablespoon of instant vanilla pudding mix while whipping.
Use a cold bowl and cold beaters when making whipped cream to get the best volume.
This dessert is even better when made the night before—giving the gelatin time to soak fully enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: summer cake, strawberry dessert, whipped cream cake