What's Cooking Wednesday - Pastel Layer Cake

Pastel Layer Cake

"This easy-to-make colorful cake is a refreshing treat!" Kelli A. Wilkins

Ingredients: 

1 package (2 layer size) yellow cake mix 

1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o Lime Flavor Gelatin 

1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o Lemon Flavor Gelatin 

2 tubs (8 oz. each) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed 

Directions: 

Prepare cake mix according to directions on the box. 

Divide batter into 2 bowls. Add powdered lime gelatin to one bowl, lemon to the other. Stir thoroughly. Pour each batter into separate greased 9-inch round cake pan. (You’ll have 1 lemon and 1 lime.) 

Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. (Oven times vary, so check cake to make sure it’s not over-done.) 

Cool 15 minutes and remove cakes from pans. Let cakes completely cool on a wire rack. 

Place one cake (lime or lemon, your choice) on a serving plate and spread with ½ tub of whipped topping. Top with other cake layer. Frost cake with remaining whipped topping. 

Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Options: This simple recipe can be modified in a variety of ways. You can change the Jell-o flavors to create your own combinations: orange-pineapple, cherry-black cherry, blue raspberry-raspberry, etc. Or make a cake with one flavor (all orange or all lime). 

If you want a healthier option, substitute homemade whipped cream for the Cool Whip. 

Enjoy! 

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Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books, and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror stories. Visit her website/blog for a full title list and social media links. www.KelliWilkins.com