Hi Cheryl! The gelatin in this recipe provides both color and flavor as well as accounts for a portion of the sugar in the batter. You're welcome to try leaving it out but this will be an experiment. We have lots of other strawberry-filled recipes on our site too though that you might enjoy trying, like our Strawberry-Filled Angel Food Cake and Strawberry Cream Shortbread, you can also find more strawberry inspired recipes here. Be well and happy baking!
June 3, 2021 at 2:31pm
In reply to I was wondering how the cake… by Cheryl (not verified)
Hi Cheryl! The gelatin in this recipe provides both color and flavor as well as accounts for a portion of the sugar in the batter. You're welcome to try leaving it out but this will be an experiment. We have lots of other strawberry-filled recipes on our site too though that you might enjoy trying, like our Strawberry-Filled Angel Food Cake and Strawberry Cream Shortbread, you can also find more strawberry inspired recipes here. Be well and happy baking!