Festive Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe Easy Patriotic Jello Dessert
A quick and colorful poke cake dessert featuring a white cake base soaked with red and blue jello layers, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (e.g., Duncan Hines)
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry or cherry flavored Jello (red)
- 1 package (3 oz) blueberry or berry blue flavored Jello (blue)
- 1 cup boiling water (for dissolving Jello)
- 1 cup cold water (to mix with dissolved Jello)
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
- Optional: Fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box, mixing eggs, oil, and water with the dry cake mix until smooth and lump-free, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Spread evenly with a spatula and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. While still warm, take a toothpick or skewer and poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Prepare the red Jello: Dissolve the red jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water, mix well, and let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the red Jello evenly over half of the cake. Place the cake back in the fridge for about 15 minutes to let the jello start to set.
- Prepare the blue Jello: Repeat the same steps with blue jello—dissolve in boiling water, add cold water, let cool.
- Pour the blue Jello over the other half of the cake. Refrigerate the entire cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the jello to fully absorb into the cake.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for a festive touch.
Notes
Let the jello cool before pouring to avoid soggy cake. Poke holes about 1 inch apart but not too deep to prevent leaks. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Use light whipped topping or Greek yogurt to reduce calories. Substitute gluten-free cake mix or dairy-free whipped topping for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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