Description

A vibrant, irresistible dessert that combines moist vanilla cake, luscious strawberry gelatin, creamy whipped topping, and a nostalgic strawberry shortcake crunch topping. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a fun weekend baking project. It checks every box: quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, and one of the most joyful food ideas you’ll try. Bursting with color and texture, it’s a standout among cake and snack recipes—sweet, creamy, fruity, and crunchy all in one.

Ingredients

1 box white or vanilla cake mix
Ingredients required by the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (like Jell-O)
1 cup boiling water
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or whipped topping
1 to 1.5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
20 Golden Oreos or shortbread cookies, crushed
2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder or crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

Preheat your oven and bake the cake according to the package directions in a 9×13-inch pan.
Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes. Then poke holes all over the surface with the handle of a wooden spoon.
In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Let it cool slightly.
Pour the gelatin evenly over the cake, aiming to fill each hole.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to let the gelatin set.
Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
Layer sliced fresh strawberries across the top.
In a separate bowl, mix crushed Golden Oreos with strawberry gelatin powder or crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Sprinkle the crunch topping generously over the cake.
Chill for another hour before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours