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Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups water; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 large egg whites, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 package (.6 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin; 2 cups boiling water; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed, drained and sliced; 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; 10 fresh strawberries, halved

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

20 servings

Updated: Aug. 04, 2022

This recipe was given to me by a co-worker, and it gets rave reviews every time. I've tried it with other fruits, including blueberries, cherries, and peaches. All work out great. — Michele Trachier, Pasadena, Texas

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package (.6 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed, drained and sliced
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
10 fresh strawberries, halved

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, applesauce, egg whites and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries. Using a sharp knife, cut a diamond pattern across top of hot cake; immediately pour gelatin mixture over cake. Cool on a wire rack.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Spread with whipped topping. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 179 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

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