90’s viral magic cake

Ingredients

• 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (15‑oz box, such as King or similar yellow cake mix)
• 1 cup Water (for cake batter)
• 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil (any neutral oil)
• 1 bag Mini Marshmallows (approximately 10 oz, enough to cover the bottom of a 9×13 pan)
• 1 bag Sliced Strawberries (about 6 oz, fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1 package Strawberry Jell‑O (3‑oz packet of strawberry flavored gelatin)
• 0.66 cup Water (room temperature, for dissolving Jell‑O)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat while you prepare the cake.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Mix Cake Batter

   In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, 3 eggs, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.

   Time: PT5M

3. Layer Marshmallows

   Spread the mini marshmallows evenly across the bottom of the 9×13 baking dish, pressing lightly so they form a solid base.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Cake Batter

   Pour the prepared cake batter over the marshmallow layer. Use a fork or spatula to spread the batter to the edges, but do not stir the marshmallows.

   Time: PT2M

5. Distribute Strawberries

   Evenly scatter the sliced strawberries over the top of the batter.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Jell‑O Powder

   Sprinkle the entire packet of strawberry Jell‑O powder over the surface, covering the edges as well.

   Time: PT1M

7. Pour Water for Jell‑O

   Slowly drizzle 2/3 cup water over the Jell‑O powder, allowing it to soak in. The mixture will look runny and slightly gelatinous.

   Time: PT2M

8. Bake the Cake

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until the cake is set and the top is lightly firm.

   Time: PT55M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool Slightly

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before cutting.

   Time: PT15M

10. Serve

    Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g