Suzi's Strawberry Soda Pop Cake

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 06/05/21
Fresh strawberries

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
991 Calories
17g Fat
201g Carbs
10g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 991
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1666mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 201g 73%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 115g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 464mg 36%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 113mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This strawberry cake is made with a cake mix and strawberry soda, along with strawberry-flavored gelatin. Try making this flavorful dish the next time you're planning to go out on a hot summer day or want to impress your kids with a deliciously sweet treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/2-ounce) box yellow cake mix, or white cake mix

  • 2 (3-ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 (12-ounce) can or bottle strawberry soda

  • 1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping, such as Cool Whip

  • 5 large fresh strawberries, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; bake in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. While still warm, puncture cake with a fork, about every 2 inches.

  2. Combine Jell-O and boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Add strawberry soda pop to Jell-O and stir. Pour over cake while warm.

  3. Spread the Cool Whip over the cooled strawberry cake before you serve it.

  4. Garnish with fresh strawberries.