Birthday 'Stripe' Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cake mix according to package directions in 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans; remove from pans and cool.
2. 2
   Poke cakes at 1-inch intervals, using fork tines or end of wooden spoon.
3. 3
   Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; slowly drizzle over cake layers to allow gelatin to seep into holes.
4. 4
   Refrigerate 1 hour.
5. 5
   Beat margarine or butter in bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy; blend in pudding mix and milk.
6. 6
   Slowly beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
7. 7
   Refrigerate frosting about 10 minutes or until spreading consistency.
8. 8
   Mix 1/2 cup frosting, whipped topping and strawberries.
9. 9
   Place one cake layer on serving dish; spread with strawberry filling.
10. 10
    Top with remaining cake layer; frost with remaining frosting.
11. 11
    Garnish with additional whipped topping and strawberries if de sired.
12. 12
    Refrigerate until serving time.