2 boxes yellow cake mix
8 eggs
1/2 c. oil
2 c. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 pkg. Dream Whip

Mix all and beat for 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour into a 12 x 18 inch pan that has been greased and floured. Tap to remove all air bubbles. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes. Cut into 25 to 28 pieces.

4 c. sugar
4 c. water
8 tsp. cornstarch
8 tsp. white Karo syrup
24 tsp. strawberry jello
fresh strawberries (4 to 5 pints)
Cool Whip

Combine sugar and corn starch; add water and Karo. Cook until thickened slightly. Remove from heat; add jello and strawberries; stir until jello is dissolved. Cool; pour heaping spoonfuls over cake. Top with Cool Whip.

Tip: This topping will gel when refrigerated. When needed the next time, take out amount needed and place in microwave to heat.