Description
A delightful and festive cake that combines a rich chocolate base with colorful gelatin and whipped topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin (such as raspberry or lime)
- 1 cup boiling water (for gelatin)
- 1 cup cold water (for gelatin)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- Sprinkles or festive decorations for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.
- Pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with sprinkles or festive decorations.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, use chocolate-flavored gelatin instead of fruit-flavored.
- Add fresh berries or sliced bananas on top of the whipped topping for an extra fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg