From The Kitchen Of: Gary & Margie Hartford [Eugene, Oregon]

Thawed whipped topping or prepared frosting

Place cake layers, top sides up, in two clean 8" or 9" layer pans; prick each cake wht large two pronged fork at 1/2 inch intervals. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and spoon over cake layers. Chill 4 hours. Dip one pan in warm water for 10 seconds; unmold onto serving plate. Frost. Unmold second layer; place on first layer. Frost. Refrigerate. Garnish as desired.