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Easter Jello Cake Recipe

Theresa
Brighten up your Easter celebration with our festive and colorful Easter Jello Recipe, perfect for a springtime dessert delight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Jello and Pudding
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Jello Layers:

  • 6 different flavored gelatin packages 3 oz each in your preferred colors (e.g., strawberry, orange, lemon, lime, grape, cherry)
  • 5 packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1 ½ 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 ½ cups water

For the Whipped Cream Topping (Optional):

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Make the first Jello layer:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 package of your chosen flavored gelatin with 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin.
  • Stir in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.

Make the remaining Jello layers (while the first layer sets):

  • Repeat step 2 for each remaining flavored gelatin, using a separate bowl and whisk for each color. Important: While each layer sets in the refrigerator, make the next layer and leave it cool on the counter. This prevents the hot layers from melting the previous set layers.

Assemble the cake:

  • Once the first layer is set, carefully pour the second layer on top. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes, or until set.
  • Repeat this process for all remaining Jello layers, allowing each layer to set before adding the next.

Make the whipped cream topping (optional):

  • In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Chill and serve:

  • Once the final layer is set, cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
  • Before serving, top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the flavors of the Jello layers according to your preference.
  • For a creamier texture, use whipped cream instead of the sweetened condensed milk in the Jello layers.
  • If you don't have unflavored gelatin, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of plain gelatin for each package.
  • Decorate the top of the cake with fresh fruits, sprinkles, or chopped nuts for an extra festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 69mgSugar: 7g
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