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Strawberry Magic Cake Recipe

✨ Indulge in the effortless magic of this Strawberry Magic Cake! This incredibly easy recipe creates a moist, delicious dessert perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple weeknight treat. No mixer needed! Get ready to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor. This recipe uses a simple cake mix base, creating a stunning three-layer dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 363.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Strawberry Magic Cake

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Magic Cake

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • eggs (as directed on cake mix package)
  • oil (as directed on cake mix package)
  • water (as directed on cake mix package)
  • 3 ounces (3 packets) strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
  • 16 ounces (2 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Cool Whip (for topping, optional)
  • whipped cream (for topping, optional alternative to Cool Whip)

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How to Make Strawberry Magic Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In the prepared pan, evenly spread one 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows.
  3. Prepare your favorite boxed cake mix according to package directions (typically using water, oil, and eggs).
  4. Gently pour the prepared cake batter over the marshmallows.
  5. Sprinkle 3 oz (3 packets) of strawberry Jell-O powder evenly over the cake batter.
  6. Scatter 16 oz (2 cups) fresh strawberries (sliced or halved) over the Jell-O powder.
  7. Drizzle 1/2 cup of water evenly over the entire cake.
  8. **Do not stir!**
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving. Top with Cool Whip or whipped cream before serving for an extra touch of deliciousness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

165g

Fat

24g

Carbs

19g

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