Rhubarb Strawberry Jello Cake Recipe

Surprise your family with this delightful twist on a classic cake! This recipe, passed down from DH's Great Aunt Grace, features the bright, unexpected flavor of rhubarb – perfect for a winter treat. Imagine tender cake layers infused with sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb, topped with a buttery streusel crumble. A taste of spring, any time of year! Originally made for a baby shower, this recipe is now a family favorite. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 126.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
Rhubarb Strawberry Jello Cake

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rhubarb Strawberry Jello Cake

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How to Make Rhubarb Strawberry Jello Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  4. Cut in ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter or margarine using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and ½ cup milk.
  6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  8. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional). Use your fingers or a pastry blender to create a coarse crumble topping.
  9. Evenly distribute 1 ½ cups chopped rhubarb over the cake batter.
  10. Sprinkle 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O powder evenly over the rhubarb.
  11. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the Jell-O.
  12. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

14g

Carbs

6g