# Magic Cake

This is an easy-to-make magic cake recipe from 1994 that you can make with your kids.

- Total time: 60 min
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- baking spray
- 16 oz slightly thawed frozen strawberries
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box strawberry jello
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 2 thirds cup water
- Cool Whip

## Instructions

1. Spray your 9x13 pan with baking spray.
2. Pour the mini marshmallows evenly on the bottom of the pan.
3. Prepare the yellow cake mix as directed on the box and pour it evenly over the marshmallows without mixing.
4. Sprinkle the strawberry jello all over the top of the cake mix, ensuring it covers all corners.
5. Place the slightly thawed frozen sliced strawberries on top of the jello.
6. Pour 2/3 cup of regular tap water over the top of the strawberries.
7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.
8. Once it cools, serve with Cool Whip.

## Equipment

- 9x13 pan
- oven

## Tips

- Do not mix the yellow cake mix and marshmallows; just spread the cake mix over the marshmallows.
- Ensure the strawberry jello is sprinkled all over the top of the cake mix, getting into all corners.
- Use frozen sliced strawberries, slightly thawed, not fresh.
- The strawberries will sink to the bottom and the marshmallows will rise to the top during baking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fy1o3y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d40650e1-8f94-4aee-8d48-2d756b4cd99b
- Extracted: 2026-01-18

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