Good Old Fashioned Jello Cake!

This is a classic dessert for the Fourth.  It's not fancy or overdone, just simple and fresh like summer should be.

You will need to bake a cake.  Buy plain white cake mix and bake it according to the directions on the box.  Bake it in a 13 by 9 pan.  It will be served right in the pan, so use a glass baking dish that looks nice.  Let the cake cool after baking for about an hour.

Next, make two boxes of jello according to the box directions.  Use Cherry and Blueberry for the red, white, and blue effect.  If you make a box of blue and one of red, keep the mixes in separate bowls.

Now, take a toothpick and poke holes all over your cake.  Carefully and slowly pour the jello over the baked cake until the entire jello solution is absorbed into the cake.  Make sure to evenly distribute the jello over the whole cake.  Cover the cake with plastic wrap.

Set the cake in the refrigerator overnight.  The jello will solidify right into the cake, and the finished dessert will be sweet and moist.

Serve this cake with a big dollop of whipped topping and some fresh berries.  It's out of this world delicious!


Enjoy this simple dessert for your Fourth of July.  Remember, it's always a happy day when you create a little memory for your kids.

Family Blessings,
Abi