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 articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 07/29/19
Fresh strawberries

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  • Total: 40 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yield: 1 cake (12 servings)

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or white)
  • 1 large package strawberry Jell-O (or 2 small)
  • 1 cup water (boiling)
  • 1 cup strawberry soda pop
  • 1 large container cool whip
  • Garnish: fresh strawberries

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; bake in a 13x9x2-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.

  4. Serve with a few fresh strawberries for garnish.