Description
Celebrate with a festive Red, White, & Blue Poke Cake featuring a moist white cake infused with vibrant red and blue jello flavors. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for patriotic holidays or any special occasion, topped with light whipped topping and colorful sprinkles for a fun finish.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: 1 cup water, ½ cup oil, 3 eggs)
Jello Mixtures
- 1 3 oz package red jello
- 1 3 oz package blue jello
- 2 cups boiling water (divided)
- 1 cup cold water (divided)
Topping
- 1 8 oz tub whipped topping (thawed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions, combining 1 cup water, ½ cup oil, and 3 eggs. Pour into a baking pan and bake as directed. Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
- Make Poke Holes: Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about ½ to ¾ the depth of the cake, being careful not to poke through the bottom.
- Dissolve Red Jello: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, dissolve the red jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add ½ cup cold water and mix well.
- Dissolve Blue Jello: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, dissolve the blue jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved, then add ½ cup cold water and mix.
- Fill Poke Holes: Carefully pour the red and blue jello mixtures into alternating holes in the cake. Pour gently to avoid mixing the colors and turning the mixture purple.
- Chill the Cake: Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the jello to set and infuse the cake.
- Prepare Whipped Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the thawed whipped topping and powdered sugar until combined and smooth.
- Decorate the Cake: Spread the sweetened whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use a wooden spoon handle to ensure uniform holes without damaging the cake structure.
- Pour jello slowly to keep colors vibrant and separate.
- Allow adequate chilling time for the jello to fully set to maximize flavor infusion.
- Whipped topping can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- The cake mix can be substituted with homemade white cake recipe if desired.
- For a stronger jello flavor, let the cake chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
