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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SALLYRVT

posted:10/16/2008

Everyone who eats this cake loves it. Satisfies your sweet craving without being too rich.

a cook

posted:10/12/2008

A fresh and light cake that you just have to enjoy with friends. This has been a cake I've made for several birthdays, and they each wanted the recipe.

dachsie84

posted:9/19/2008

Has a tangy taste that is great! It is also very visually interesting.

ronicap

posted:9/2/2008

This cake was a big hit for family get togethers. I will make this again next time we have guests over. It looks very impressive and tastes great.

jessicasavory

posted:9/1/2008

SO GOOD! I actually had people asking for the recipe for days after the party was over. Very moist and tasty!

chrisg4918

posted:8/24/2008

Wonderful! My family loved it. Thanks for all the great ideas.

Jennifer085

posted:8/22/2008

It sounds very good and I will be glad when I get to try it with my family

alackp

posted:8/13/2008

When we all gather with about 10 or more others I try a different dessert along with another that they all like. The first time I served this they all said "This is a keeper" which means what it says. Now it's made from time to time. Thanks for the great recipe. Also good with a scoop of Light Vanilla Ice Cream on top.

a cook

posted:8/12/2008

I took this to a barbque and everyone loved it. I couldn't believe that it called for sour cream, but it was great!

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 :)