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Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe

Close-up of a slice of moist jello poke cake featuring white cake, whipped topping, and bright red strawberry jello.
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This simple Jello Poke Cake delivers a moist, colorful dessert perfect for parties or potlucks. You create deep flavor by soaking a baked white cake with bright gelatin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Ingredients required by cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (e.g., Strawberry or Lime)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the white cake according to the box directions, using a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  3. While the cake cools slightly, prepare the gelatin according to the package directions, but use only 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of cold water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  4. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
  5. Slowly pour the liquid gelatin mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 to 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
  7. Once the gelatin is firm, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the set gelatin layer.
  8. Chill the cake until you are ready to serve. Cut into squares for serving.

Notes

  • For a Strawberry Jello Poke Cake, use strawberry gelatin and consider topping with sliced fresh strawberries before serving.
  • To make a Christmas Jello Poke Cake, prepare two separate batches of gelatin: one red (like cherry or strawberry) and one green (like lime). Pour the red gelatin into half the holes, and the green gelatin into the other half before chilling.
  • This recipe works well as a potluck dessert idea because it travels easily and holds up well.

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