Strawberry Smash Cake Recipe

Name: Strawberry Smash Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R)); 2 cups cold water, divided; 1/2 cup oil; 3 eggs; cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping; 1 cup boiling water; 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O(R)); 1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R))
2 cups cold water, divided
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
1 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O(R))
1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
2
Combine cake mix, 1 cup cold water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat together until batter is smooth. Spread the batter into the 9x13-inch pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 34 to 38 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Press down on hot cake with a piece of waxed paper or clean towel to flatten. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
4
Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; blend in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly across the cake.
5
Stir boiling water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes; add 1 cup cold water. Pour over the cream cheese mixture. Let the gelatin sit until it begins to set, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread sliced strawberries on top.
6
Refrigerate until gelatin is completely set, about 1 hour.

1302

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R)), 2 cups cold water, divided, 1/2 cup oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Smash Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Strawberry Smash Cake

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