The Ultimate U.S.A. Flag Cake |
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Prep Time: 300 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 305 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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My mum found this recipe somewhere, and I made it last weekend for a family get-together, It was a huge hit. I wanted to share before the 4th of July holiday comes up. Very refreshing, lovely summer dessert. Ingredients:
2 pints strawberries |
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
1 (8 ounce) package strawberry jell-o gelatin dessert (or use 2 4-serving pkgs) |
1 cup cold water |
1 (12 ounce) package poundcake, sliced into thin 10 pieces (approximately) |
1 1/3 cups fresh blueberries |
1 (12 ounce) container cool whip, thawed |
Directions:
1. Slice 1 cup of strawberries, and halve remaining.
2. Stir boiling water into gelatin in bowl until completely dissolved.
3. Mix 1 cup cold water and enough ice to make 2 cups.
4. Stir into gelatin until ice is melted.
5. Refrigerate 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
6. Line 12x8-inch dish with cake slices.
7. Stir sliced strawberries and 1 cup blueberries into gelatin, and spoon over cake.
8. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.
9. Spread cool whip over gelatin.
10. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top to create flag.
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