Jello Poke Cake

a slice of red white and blue poke cake on a plate

5 from 1 vote

Jello Poke Cake should be added to your holiday dessert list. I made a red, white, and blue version, but you can customize it to fit any occasion you want.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Set Time2 30

Total Time3 10

Servings: slices

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 14.25-ounce boxes white cake mix made according to box directions except use milk instead of water, see note below
1 3-ounce package red jello mix (½ box or 1.5 oz) made according to package directions
1 3-ounce package blue jello mix (½ box or 1.5 oz) made according to package directions
1 cup boiling water divided
½ cup cold water divided

Topping

½ 8-ounce tub Cool Whip thawed
sprinkles or sparkles
Fresh strawberries
Fresh blueberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
Prepare cake according to the box directions and bake. Use milk instead of water. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour batter into the prepared 9 x 13 pan with a 2 inch high egde or cake could overflow while baking. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes, then poke holes with a small wooden spoon or something similar. Poke holes close, but not so close that they blend into each other (about 1 inch between), and only about ¾ of the way down.
Prepare blue Jello in a small bowl or spouted measuring cup by adding 1.5-ounce Jello mixture (half of a small box), followed by ½ cup hot water. Stir until dissolved then add ¼ cup cold water. Repeat for the red Jello.
Carefully spoon Jello mixtures into alternating holes, pouring one color into each hole. You may have jello leftover which you can chill to enjoy as Jello.
Place the cake into the refrigerator and let it cool for at least 2 hours.
Spread cool whip on top and garnish when ready to serve with fresh berries, sprinkles or sparkles.

Notes

Store extra Jello poke cake tightly covered or in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Wipe the blade of the knife between each slice to get cleaner slices.
Allow your Jello mixtures to cool slightly so they’re still warm but not hot when you pour them into the cake.

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