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Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Along the bottom of a greased 9- x 13-inch pan, spread sliced rhubarb. Evenly sprinkle with sugar, strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix, and yellow cake mix. Top with a cup of water and melted butter.