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Vibrant Layered Graduation Jello Cake Easy Recipe in School Colors

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A quick and easy layered jello cake featuring vibrant school colors, perfect for celebrations and last-minute parties. This colorful dessert combines fruity jello layers with creamy layers for a fun and silky texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 jello packets (3 oz / 85 g each) in school colors, fruit-flavored gelatin powders
  • 2 tablespoons (14 g) unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 cups (720 ml) boiling water
  • 1.5 cups (360 ml) cold water
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk or half-and-half (or dairy-free alternative like coconut milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Pour it into a bowl with one jello packet and 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin powder. Stir until completely dissolved. Add ½ cup (120 ml) cold water, stir, and set aside to cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  2. Pour the mixture into your clear baking dish, tilting gently to spread evenly. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until it’s just set but still slightly tacky on top.
  3. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon (7 g) unflavored gelatin over ½ cup (120 ml) cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Heat ½ cup (120 ml) boiling water and dissolve the bloomed gelatin in it. Stir in ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup (120 ml) milk or half-and-half, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Once the first jello layer is tacky, gently pour the creamy mixture over it. Return the dish to the fridge for another 20 minutes to set.
  5. Continue alternating jello and creamy layers until all colors are used, finishing with a jello layer. Each layer sets best if poured while the previous layer is slightly tacky to help them stick but avoid mixing colors.
  6. Refrigerate the completed cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until fully firm.
  7. Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for cleaner cuts. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not rush setting times to avoid color bleeding. Pour creamy layers gently over the back of a spoon to keep layers distinct. Warm knife under hot water before slicing for clean cuts. For dairy-free, substitute milk and condensed milk with coconut milk and sweetener. Agar-agar can be used for vegan version but may alter texture and setting times.

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