Description
A soft, fluffy cake smothered in delightful cherry flavor, perfect for family gatherings and summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of cherry jello
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 cup of whipped topping (or whipped cream)
- Cherries for garnish (fresh or maraschino)
- Optional: 1/2 cup of almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the white cake mix, eggs, and water in a mixing bowl, mixing until smooth. Add almond extract if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the cherry jello by dissolving it in boiling water, then adding cold water.
- Poke holes in the warm cake with a fork and pour the jello mixture over it.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Spread the whipped topping over the cake and garnish with cherries before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the cooling time! It’s crucial for the jello to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg