Yummy Jello Mousse Cake Recipe
The cake is thought to have originated in the United States, where jello was a popular dessert ingredient at the time. Jello Mousse Cake quickly became popular in other countries and is now a popular dessert all over the world.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 gram
- 1/2 cup butter softened (114 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 milliliters
- 1/2 cup milk 120 milliliters
- 6 ounces of jello powder your favorite flavor (170 grams)
- 2 cups boiling water 473 milliliters
- 1 cup cold water 237 milliliters
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped (240 milliliters)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare baking pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream the butter and sugar.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Step 5: Add the dry and wet ingredients alternately.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beating until just combined.
Step 6: Bake the cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
Step 8: Make the jello mousse.
- In a large bowl, combine the jello powder and boiling water. Stir until dissolved, then add the cold water.
- Refrigerate the jello mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
- Fold the whipped cream into the jello mixture until well combined.
Step 9: Assemble the cake.
- Place the cooled cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the jello mousse over the cake and spread it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the jello mousse is set.
Step 10: Cut and serve.
- Cut the cake into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a more colorful cake, you can use multiple flavors of jello.
- To make a chocolate jello mousse, simply use chocolate jello powder and milk.
- To make a fruit-flavored jello mousse, simply use fruit-flavored jello powder and water.
- You can also add other toppings to your cake, such as fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or nuts.