Strawberry Jello Flag Cake

This Strawberry Jello Flag Cake is the ultimate patriotic showstopper that combines moist white cake with vibrant strawberry jello and fresh berry decorations. The cake is poked with holes and soaked with strawberry jello for incredible flavor and a beautiful pink hue, then topped with fluffy whipped topping and arranged with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create an edible American flag. It’s refreshing, festive, and guaranteed to be the star of any Fourth of July gathering or patriotic celebration.

If you love festive desserts with fresh fruit, you’ll also enjoy our Strawberry Peach Crisp for another berry-forward treat that’s perfect for summer gatherings. For more celebration-worthy desserts, try our Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake or No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake—both are crowd-pleasers that deliver impressive results with simple preparation.

Strawberry Jello Flag Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher

Moist white cake infused with strawberry jello and topped with berries—a show-stopping patriotic dessert.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

1.6 from 15 votes

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix

• 1 cup water

• 0.33 cup vegetable oil

• 3 eggs

• 3 oz strawberry jello mix

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 cup cold water

• 2 cups whipped topping

• 1 lb strawberries

• 0.5 cup blueberries

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring even coverage for easy cake removal.
• Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions, incorporating water, oil, and eggs, and then pour it into the prepared pan.
• Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve the strawberry jello mix in 1 cup of boiling water, mixing thoroughly.
• Stir in 1 cup of cold water into the dissolved jello mix and let it sit until it reaches room temperature while the cake cools.
• Once the cake cools, poke holes approximately 1 inch apart all over with a fork and pour the jello mixture evenly over the cake.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours to allow the jello to set, making sure the flavors meld well during chilling.
• Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake, ensuring consistent coverage for a smooth final touch before adding fruits.
• Arrange sliced strawberries in stripes and blueberries in the corner square to replicate the American flag design.
• Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve, ensuring that the whipped topping stays firm and the flag design intact.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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