If you want to get really creative, use different flavors of cake mix too. Some people prefer the taste of angel food cake. Experiment with other flavors to find what you like. Every cake’s instructions are different, but most can be made in under 30 minutes. You can also use a cupcake pan and make individual sized Jello cakes. These are great for kids’ parties. [2] X Research source Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes. To avoid burning yourself and to help the Jello to congeal on your cake, it should be at room temperature. [3] X Research source
If you decide to make a layered Jello cake, use 1 box of gelatin for each layer. You could coordinate for holidays such as red and blue gelatin for the 4th of July. This is also a good idea, if you are trying to accommodate a lot of people who prefer different flavors. [6] X Research source For a vegan option, use Weikfield jelly based on agar-agar (a seaweed). It is available in India and in Indian stores worldwide. It works just like Jello for this recipe. Jello is not a vegan dessert. Gelatin is a protein produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the various animal parts. [7] X Research source
Most people prefer that the Jello be evenly spread throughout the cake, giving each bite an equal portion of cake and Jello. Feel free to get creative. Maybe spell out a person’s name if it is their birthday. Make elaborate Jello designs. You might even consider combining several flavors of Jello to give your cake a pop of color.
Most cake mixes take around 30 minutes to make. [11] X Research source Allow your cake to cool for at least 15 minutes. To avoid burning yourself and to help the Jello-mousse layer settle without becoming runny, your cake should be at room temperature. [12] X Research source
You can combine flavors at this point, if you’d like. For instance, use cherry Jello for the mousse and strawberry Jello for the top layer. Then you’ll have a berry Jello mousse cake.
If you are celebrating a specific occasion, like someone’s birthday, spell out a message with your fruits or sprinkles. If you decide to make a several layer Jello mousse cake, make sure to use a deep container as it will tend to slide or sag.