Under-the-Sea Cake Recipe

Name: Under-the-Sea Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix; 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, divided; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Berry Blue Jelly Powder; 2 cups ice cubes; 10 Nilla Vanilla Wafers, crushed (about 1/2 cup); 2 chewy fruit rolls Whole Foods 3 For $10.00 thru 02/09; 15 jelly beans; 4 Teddy Grahams Cookies; decorating gel; 6 bite-size fish-shaped chewy fruit snacks; 1 shark-shaped chewy fruit snack

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, divided
3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Berry Blue Jelly Powder
2 cups ice cubes
10 Nilla Vanilla Wafers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
2 chewy fruit rolls Whole Foods 3 For $10.00 thru 02/09
15 jelly beans
4 Teddy Grahams Cookies
decorating gel
6 bite-size fish-shaped chewy fruit snacks
1 shark-shaped chewy fruit snack

1
Prepare cake batter and bake in greased foil-lined 13x9-inch pan as directed on package.
2
Cool completely.
3
Invert cake onto large platter; remove pan.
4
Use serrated knife to cut 1/2-inch-wide strip off each side of cake.
5
Cut each strip lengthwise in half; set aside.
6
Spread cake with 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip.
7
Stack cake strips around edges of cake to make rim; frost rim with remaining Cool Whip.
8
Refrigerate until ready to use.
9
Add boiling water to dry jelly powder in large bowl; stir until completely dissolved.
10
Add ice cubes; stir until jelly begins to thicken.
11
Remove any unmelted ice.
12
Pour thickened jelly into centre of cake.
13
Refrigerate 4 hours or until jelly is set.
14
Decorate with remaining ingredients to resemble aquarium.
15
Keep refrigerated.

1757

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix, 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, divided, 3/4 cup boiling water, 1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Berry Blue Jelly Powder, and more.

Yes, Under-the-Sea 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.

Under-the-Sea Cake

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