Strawberry-Swirl Cake

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Compliments follow this strawberry cake everywhere it goes: moist, airy, refreshing, sweet. And might we add, easy.

time

prep:

35 min

total:

1 hr 35 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

2/3

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

2/3

cup powdered sugar

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

1-1/2

cups sliced fresh strawberries

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

GREASE and flour 2 (8- or 9-inch) round pans. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; pour half into medium bowl. Add dry gelatin mix; stir until well blended. Spoon half the white batter and half the pink batter, side by side, into each prepared pan; swirl gently with spoon.

BAKE 30 min. Cool 30 min. in pans. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

MIX sour cream and sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Place 1 cake layer on plate; spread top with 1 cup of the COOL WHIP mixture. Cover with 1 cup berries and remaining cake layer. Frost with remaining COOL WHIP mixture; top with remaining berries.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Notes from the Kraft Kitchens

Thank you. We heard your feedback and updated this recipe to help ensure recipe success. To prevent the baked cake layers from sticking to the pans, generously grease and flour the cake pans (or line them with parchment paper) and allow for the full 30 min. cooling time before removing the layers from the pans. Also, be sure to swirl the two batters together evenly. If you live in a high-altitude location, follow the High Altitude Directions on the cake mix package and to help prevent the batter from overflowing, use 9-inch round cake pans.

How to Prevent Air Bubbles

To release any air bubbles from the cake batter, lightly tap filled cake pans on counter before baking. Any small air bubbles will rise to the surface.

How to Swirl Batter

For best results, use a teaspoon to swirl the two colors of batter together. Be careful to not swirl the batters too much or the cakes will be a solid pink color instead.

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a cook

posted:7/30/2008

This was a very easy recipe that looks impressive, and tastes light and "summer-y". A great cake for a small gathering or a fancy dinner for two at home. The taste is similar to a gelatin poke cake, but it's still light and refreshing. I made it with lite sour cream and lite cool whip. Tasted great still and cut a few calories :)

sexxysweetchef5

posted:7/21/2008

One Word...BEAUTIFUL!!! The 1st time I made this cake was Mother's Day 2007. My younger Sister and I ALWAYS go BIG and ALL OUT for our Mom on her Day. From Breakfast in Bed that Morning...to Continued Suprises All Day Long!! That evening my Sister cooked a Pasta Dinner and I Baked Dessert. When I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it and Mother's Day gave me the Perfect 'Excuse'. When all was said & done...Our Mother was in Tears. She was Speechless!! She took pictures of the Finished Product and Delighted in the Taste!! It is now on her List for Dessert on her Birthday...which by the way is Feb. 14th!!

78jessica

posted:7/21/2008

Great cake and yummy frosting! Only problem was the jello side of the cake stuck to the bottom of pan and almost broke down the middle taking it out. If I make it again I will put the white in first then the red on top before swirling rather than side by side.

Mekkarah

posted:7/18/2008

This is one of the best refreshing summertime cakes! The icing with the strawberries is to die for. I made this cake for a company birthday party, and it is now my number one requested cake for other parties.

jkchrist

posted:7/15/2008

My husband, who never cooks (and cannot cook), made this cake for a men's bake-off contest. He won!!! It was wonderfully moist and super light. A+ recipe that even my husband can cook!

a cook

posted:7/11/2008

I changed out the sour cream in the icing, to cream cheese.

spmast5

posted:7/10/2008

My son and I made this for a family cake contest this summer and we won first place. It was wonderful. My husband already asked us to make it for his birthday.

a cook

posted:7/3/2008

very good! big hit at my work potluck!

BarbaraKeel

posted:7/2/2008

I made this cake previously, and it was delicious! I need help before the July 4th holidays--I made the cake today and need to take it on about a 2-hour trip day after tomorrow. I have it in the refrig in a cakebox. The cakebox will not fit in my cooler that plugs into the car lighter. Can I freeze the cake and let it thaw out on the way to the party? Thank you for any help as soon as possible. In addition to the strawberries on top, I will add some blueberries for the red, white, and blue.

a cook

posted:7/2/2008

Yes, I've made this with fantastic results. The perfect summer cake,light and refreshing. I'm making it again and again.