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A slice of vibrant holiday Jello cake served with whipped cream topping.

Christmas Jello Cake

Renee' Groskreutz
This festive Christmas Jello Cake features layers of fluffy white cake infused with strawberry and lime Jello, topped with creamy Cool Whip frosting. It's a light, fruity, and nostalgic holiday dessert that's easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • White cake mix prepared according to package directions and baked in two 8-inch round pans
  • 2 cups boiling water divided
  • 1 package 3 ounces strawberry (red) Jello
  • 1 package 3 ounces lime (green) Jello
  • 1 tub 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bake the cakes according to the package directions, then poke holes all over the cake with a fork or chopstick.
  • Divide the water between two small mixing bowls. Add the strawberry Jello to one bowl and the lime Jello to the other; stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Pour the strawberry Jello over one of the cakes and the lime Jello over the second cake. Cover the cakes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully chilled.
  • Turn one of the cakes out onto a serving platter. Frost generously with Cool Whip, then place the second cake on top. Frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  • Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
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