Rainbow Jello Cake
Rainbow Jello Cake is a vibrant, layered dessert that brings fun and color to any celebration. Each layer of fruity Jello is set to create a beautiful, wobbly treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round baking pans for baking the cake layers
- Electric hand mixer for whipping the frosting
- Whisk for dissolving the jello
- Wire rack for cooling the cakes
- Large bowls for mixing the jello and whipped topping
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
Jello Frosting
- 32 oz whipped topping
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4-3 oz boxes jello, any flavors
Instructions
- Start by baking the cakes in two 8-inch round pans according to the instructions on the box.
- After baking, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- As the cakes cool, prepare the frosting one color at a time.
- Dissolve each packet of jello in a large bowl by whisking it with 1/2 cup of boiling water.
- Repeat this process for all four colors.
- Allow the jello mixtures to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Next, whisk 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping into each bowl of jello.
- Cover the bowls and refrigerate them for 2 hours.
- After chilling, use an electric hand mixer to break up the mixtures.
- Then, add another 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping to each bowl and whip until smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
- To assemble the cake, slice each cake layer in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom half of one layer on your serving platter.
- Reserve about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your first jello frosting, and spread the rest over the cake layer.
- Place the top half of the cake layer on top. Repeat this process with the next color of jello frosting.
- Add the next cake layer, this time placing the top side down.
- Frost with your third jello color.
- Finally, place the last cake layer on top, bottom side up, and frost with the remaining color.
- For the ombre effect, dollop the remaining frosting around the outside of the cake.
- Use a bench scraper or offset spatula to smooth the frosting evenly.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set, then serve.
Notes
- Make sure your cake is at room temperature before applying the Jello mixture.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors to create a unique and flavorful cake.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for a few hours to make slicing easier.
- Keep frosting layers smooth for a beautifully presented slice.