1 pkg. (10 oz.) sweetened, frozen, sliced strawberries, thawed
1 pkg. (4 serving size) strawberry flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2-1/2 cups whipping cream, chilled and divided
2-1/2 tbsp. confectioner's sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
4 fresh strawberries
Prepare, bake and cool cake following package directions and then cut cooled cake into 1 inch cubes.
Drain strawberries, reserving juices.
Combine gelatin and boiling water in small bowl. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough water to strawberry juice to measure 1 cup. Stir into gelatin. Refrigerate until gelatin is slightly thickened. Beat gelatin until foamy.
Beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form in large bowl. Fold into gelatin along with strawberries.
Alternate layers of cake cubes and strawberry mixture in 10-in. tube pan. Press lightly. Cover. Refrigerate overnight.
Un-mold cake onto serving plate. Beat remaining 1-1/2 cups whipped cream, confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Frost sides and top of cake. Garnish with strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.