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Easy Christmas Jello Poke Cake

A moist slice of christmas poke cake showing red and green layers soaked in gelatin, topped with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles.
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Create a festive and moist Christmas Poke Cake using red and green Jello layers. This simple recipe uses a box mix and is perfect for holiday parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 package (3 oz) red gelatin (like Strawberry or Cherry)
  • 1 package (3 oz) green gelatin (like Lime or Green Berry Rush)
  • 1 cup cold water (divided)
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Holiday sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the white cake according to the box directions in a 9×13 inch baking pan. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  2. While the cake cools, prepare the gelatin. In separate bowls, dissolve the red gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water and the green gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir each until completely dissolved.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cold water to the red gelatin mixture and 1/2 cup cold water to the green gelatin mixture. Set both bowls aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Do not let them set.
  4. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes across the entire surface of the warm cake, about 1 inch apart.
  5. Carefully pour the red gelatin mixture evenly over the entire cake surface, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  6. Let the red gelatin set slightly at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  7. Pour the green gelatin mixture evenly over the red layer, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Cover the cake pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the gelatin is completely set.
  9. Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the set cake.
  10. Decorate the top with holiday sprinkles. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using a simple vanilla pudding mix instead of one of the Jello layers for soaking.
  • This cake is excellent for make ahead Christmas dessert planning since it needs significant chilling time.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, look into meal planning options to balance your holiday treats.

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