Description
Ah, summer gatherings! There’s something magical about backyard barbecues and festive celebrations. One dessert that never fails to impress is the delightful Red, White, & Blue Poke Cake. It’s a cheerful treat, bursting with flavors and colors that scream festive fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients as required)
- 3 ounces cherry jello
- 3 ounces blue jello
- 1 cup boiling water (divided)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In separate bowls, dissolve cherry jello in ½ cup boiling water and blue jello in another ½ cup boiling water.
- Once the cake is baked and cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface with a wooden spoon.
- Pour half of the cherry jello into random holes and half of the blue jello into others.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow jello to set.
- Top with whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes to avoid melting the jello.
- Use a wooden spoon handle or similar tool for making holes, ensuring they’re deep enough for the jello.
- This cake is perfect for Fourth of July or any patriotic celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg