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Strawberry Cake

Celebrate with this “strawberriest” cake! Microwaving for just 6 minutes makes it cool and easy for kids to make.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 31 min
Makes: 8 servings
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1 1/2cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1package (3 ounces) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon salt
3/4cup fruit punch
1/4cup vegetable oil
1teaspoon vanilla
1egg
1container (4 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1cup sliced fresh strawberries
1.Cut a piece of waxed paper to fit bottom of round microwavable dish, 8x1 1/2 inches; place in dish. Mix flour, gelatin (dry), baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Stir in fruit punch, oil, vanilla and egg with spoon until well blended. Pour batter into dish.
2.Place microwavable dinner plate upside down in microwave. Place round dish on plate. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes; turn dish 1/2 turn. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is almost dry. Let cake stand uncovered on flat, heatproof surface (not wire rack) 10 minutes.
3.Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto dish; turn plate and dish over to remove cake; remove waxed paper. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4.Frost cake with whipped topping. Top with strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Special Touch
Kids have fun! Skip the berries, and top the cake with red and pink jelly beans or candy-coated chocolate candies.
Variation
Use raspberry-flavored gelatin and fresh raspberries in place of the strawberry-flavored gelatin and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 100 ); Total Fat 11 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 350 mg; Total Carbohydrate 33 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 4 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 10 %; Calcium 0%; Iron 6 Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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