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Fourth of July Cake in a Jar

A colorful and festive dessert featuring layers of strawberry and blue raspberry cake with whipped topping, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 individual jars
Course: Dessert, Party Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
  • 3 tablespoons 1 1/2 ounce (3 ounce box) strawberry gelatin Approximately 3 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons 1 1/2 ounce (3 ounce box) blue raspberry gelatin Approximately 3 tablespoons
  • 1 tub 16 ounce tub whipped topping
  • to taste Patriotic sprinkles Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with 1 cup of water, 3 egg whites, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Split the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, whisk in the strawberry gelatin and in the other, mix in the blue raspberry gelatin.
  4. Pour the red batter into one pan and the blue batter into the other. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool, then crumble each into separate bowls.
Assembly
  1. Using a piping bag filled with whipped topping, layer the cake crumbs and whipped topping in mason jars.
  2. Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles before serving.

Notes

These jars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider using homemade cake from scratch for enhanced flavor, and feel free to add fresh fruit layers for extra freshness. Decorate jars with ribbons or tags for a festive touch.