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Berry Dream Cake

Source of Recipe

From "Taste of Home American Summer Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It's so festive-looking. Top it with whatever fresh fruit you like!"

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
â—¦ 1 ½ cups boiling water
â—¦ 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
â—¦ 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
â—¦ 2 cups whipped topping
â—¦ 4 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped


Recipe

Prepare and bake the cake mix batter according to the package directions, using a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

In a small bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Cool cake on a wire rack 3 to 5 minutes. Using a wooden skewer, pierce holes in top of cake to within 1 inch of edge, twisting skewer gently to make slightly larger holes. Gradually pour gelatin over cake, being careful to fill each hole. Cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Makes 15 servings