Super Moist Strawberry Cake

[Granny Smith]

I wanted a very moist, flavorful cake yesterday, so I made up this one. I was talking on the phone to my sister while I was making it and, at each step, I'd tell her what I was going to do next and she'd say, "Oh, no! That's too much!", but I did it anyway. It turned out wonderful! I will definitely be making this again - maybe today!

Super Moist Strawberry Cake

1 strawberry cake mix, prepared in a 9"x13" pan, according to package instructions and cooled (Yellow or white would be ok, too)
2 packages of strawberry jello
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
Vanilla Frosting ( grandmaw.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sweets&action=display&thread=3388&page=1 ) OR whipped cream

Prepare 1 package of jello according to package instructions. Poke holes all over cake with handle of wooden spoon and pour jello over it.

In medium saucepan, mix other package of jello, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water, then cook, over medium heat, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Pour over cake, spreading to cover evenly. Refrigerate for an hour or more (if you get busy).

Make Vanilla Frosting or whipped cream and spread over top of take. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 15 servings.

Note: I haven't done it yet, but other flavors of jello and cake would work, too. I think lemon, orange, and cherry would all be great.

BTW, when I made the cake mix, I didn't bother to drag out the mixer. Instead, I just put everything in a bowl and beat it with a whisk till it was smooth, like my sister told me to do. It turned out great! I'm not going to bother with the mixer anymore. Why make it harder than it has to be?

[Granny Smith]

I made this again today, but with orange cake mix and jello. Instead of a wooden spoon handle, I poked the holes with a meat fork. It worked better.

[meemo]

I made the orange version of this wonderful cake. Mmm, Mmm, Mmm. Gayle, Paul told me to tell you it definitely a keeper. Cant wait until the weekend. I'm goin to make a strawberry one. For a pot luck Sun. I think I'll use rasberry jello/white cake/whipped cream. My land this is a good cake. I dont usually like cake. I think the reason its so good is that it tastes a little like pie. Best ofboth desserts.
What did you say to use with the lemon. Cant remember.

[Granny Smith]

Gingerbread. You could use a mix or make it from scratch.

Everyone thought the orange version tasted like creamsicles. It was good, but I liked the strawberry better. I think that's just because I've been in the mood for strawberry lately. The kids and Dan liked both of them.