Description
This red, white, and blue poke cake is a crowd-pleaser at any July 4th gathering. Light vanilla cake is infused with strawberry and blueberry gelatin, then topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles!
Ingredients
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1 box white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as needed)
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1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O
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1 (3 oz) box berry blue Jell-O
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2 cups boiling water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
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Red, white & blue sprinkles or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
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Bake the cake according to box instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool for 15 minutes.
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Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or the handle of a wooden spoon.
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Prepare Jell-O: Dissolve each Jell-O flavor in 1 cup boiling water (in separate bowls).
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Pour Jell-O into holes: alternate strawberry and blue Jell-O for a colorful pattern.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Top with whipped topping and decorate with sprinkles or berries just before serving.
Notes
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Use gel food coloring in the batter for an even bolder patriotic effect.
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Add a layer of cream cheese under the whipped topping for extra richness.
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Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes |
- Cook Time: 30minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210kal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 2g