Eggless Jello Poke Cake

I've mentioned it before, but my mother in law is allergic to eggs. My youngest turned "6" earlier this week and I wanted to try something other than my "go to" eggless cake recipe. It was delicious, everyone liked it, and the birthday girl was happy. (This is a higher calorie version of the Weight Watchers Jello Cake).

1 cake mix (we used yellow)
1 can of lemon-lime soda (use cola or rootbeer if making chocolate)
1 box of small jello (we used cherry)
small tub of cool whip


Mix dry mix with can of soda. (That is it...do NOT add the oil, water or eggs!) Spread in greased 9 X 13 pan.

Bake according to mix directions. Let cool. Prepare Jello using ONLY the hot water (skip the cold water). Poke holes in cake & pour Jello over cake evenly. Refrigerate. Before serving, spread Cool Whip over cake.


(For a lower calorie version, use diet soda, sugar free jello & fat free cool whip)

Pink Lemonade Cookies

I found Pillsbury Pink Lemonade Cake Mix & Frosting We were planning a day at the beach, but thought cupcakes would be a messy hassle. Yet, Pink Lemonade sounded so "beachy"....what was a girl to do? I decided to try cookies instead, using the "Funfetti Cookie" method.

1 box Pink Lemonade Cake Mix
2 eggs
1/3 c oil
Pink Lemonade Frosting

Mix cake mix, eggs & oil until combined. Using cookie scoop, drop uniform dough on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Frost and decorate.

The lemon flavor was definitely there, but not too tart or overpowering. These were easy and had a very nice flavor. Definitely will make again. They were a nice "summery" cookie! Everyone had seconds, (or thirds or sixths).