Fruity Jell-O Cake

2 cups chopped strawberries
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 package (8-serving size) or 2 packages (4-serving size each) Jell-O brand strawberry flavor gelatin
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix


Heat oven to 350°F.

Arrange fruit on bottom of 13 X 9-inch pan. Sprinkle with gelatin. Cover with marshmallows.

Prepare cake mix as directed on package, omitting the oil. Spread batter over mixture in pan.

Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Remove to rack; cool 15 minutes. Serve warm with thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, if desired.

Makes 24 servings


Helpful Tips

To easily remove the core and green hulls from fresh strawberries, push plastic drinking straw from the bottom of the berry straight through and out the top. Both the core and hull are removed in one motion.