Fresh Red White and Blue Layered Jello Poke Cake
A quick, festive, and moist poke cake featuring red and blue jello layers soaked into a white cake, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz or 432 g), plus ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package (3 oz/85 g) red jello (cherry or strawberry)
- 1 package (3 oz/85 g) blue jello (blueberry or berry blue)
- 2 cups boiling water (divided)
- 1 container (8 oz/226 g) whipped topping
- Optional: fresh blueberries and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box, mixing cake mix with eggs, oil, and water until smooth (about 2-3 minutes on medium speed).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes until warm but not hot.
- Dissolve each jello packet separately in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake with a wooden skewer or fork, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the red jello evenly over half of the cake, covering the holes. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm but not fully set.
- Pour the blue jello over the other half of the cake, covering holes. Chill for at least 2 hours to fully set and let flavors meld.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake the cake to ensure it soaks up the jello well. Use warm cake for poking and pouring jello. Let jello set partially between layers to prevent colors from bleeding. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 35
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 2
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