97 Reviews of Jello Cake

From: Denise!

On Jun 20, 2004

I think I was probably around 7 years old the first time I made a Jello cake! I prefer mine with yellow cake mix and strawberry jello. We always made our "frosting" from a package of Vanilla pudding with Cool Whip folded in. At any rate, I had to review this because it's one of my favorite cakes. I'm not a huge fan of sweets, but this cake isn't too sweet and cloying and is so refreshing on a summer day. It's nice to see this old favorite posted here.

From: Amy V

On May 28, 2002

Karen...Great recipe....made it with strawberry jello and then after "frosting" it with the cool whip, I arranged fresh, sliced strawberries on the top!!! YUMMY!!!! It is by far our favorite for hot days, so light and refreshing!!! Thank you, Karen, for posting it!!!!

From: Jeff's Girl Way Out West

On Dec 7, 2005

I make this cake with a few changes. #1) I dissolve the Jello in only 1 cup boiling water. (This gives a more intense flavor to the Jello and a firmer "set".) #2) After the cake has cooled, I make larger random holes throughout the cake (using the end of the handle of a wooden spoon) and I spoon the dissolved Jello into these holes, "pouring" the Jello from the spoon into each hole. #3) After the Jello has been spooned into the cake, I immediately frost the cake with Smooth & Creamy Frosting #122146 (using vanilla, chocolate, lemon or cheesecake flavored pudding depending on the flavor of the Jello used in the cake). This really is a perfect light frosting for a FANTASTIC cake!!! I then chill the cake until serving. ~ Jeff's Girl Way Out West

From: Shari2

On Jun 20, 2002

I made this for my Grandmothers birthday and it was a big hit. I used Cherry jello and arranged stemmed cherries around the bottom. This was a very moist cake and not difficult to make either. Thanks for posting Karen.

From: ratherbeswimmin'

On Feb 3, 2003

I made this cake for my niece's birthday. Very beautiful and colorful. I was impressed with how moist the cake was. I used strawberry jello. The Cool Whip frosting was light and not so sickeningly sweet like those buttercream frostings. Thanks for sharing this recipe. A hit with both kids and adults.

From: Dana-MMH

On Jun 13, 2002

Big hit for DD's birthday tonight. Very, very moist and delicious!! I used strawberry jello and put strawberries on top, looked great, tasted even better. Oh and did I mention this is sooo easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing!!

From: Treenickel

On Jan 18, 2006

I love this recipe, my favorite Birthday cake not too sweet. I prefere to make it with the Jello just the slightest bit set when I pour it into the holes so it doesn't puddle in the bottom of the cake pan

From: dale!

On Aug 9, 2003

This was great. I used a low calorie raspberry jello and served the cake on hot custard rather than with cream or topping. Was enjoyed by all!

From: meltedcountry

On Jan 19, 2006

We have been making this for years, and it is always a hit! At Christmas we make two layers, one red and one green. Garnish the top with colored sugar sprinkles.. Looks so pretty!

From: Evie*

On Aug 5, 2002

I made this as a birthday cake for my husband. Used a Betty Crocker French Vanilla cake, and strawberry jelly, with fresh strawberries. I used whipped cream in place of cool whip. Lots of 'mmm mmmm's' to be heard, thanks Karen!