Patriotic Poke Cake
A vibrant and delicious dessert featuring layers of vanilla cake soaked in colorful jello, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- as specified Eggs, oil, and water (as specified on the cake mix)
For the Poke Jello
- 1 package red gelatin (strawberry)
- 1 package blue gelatin (berry blue)
For the Topping
- 1 tub whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
- as needed Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions and pour it into the baking dish.
- Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the cake.
- Prepare the red gelatin and blue gelatin according to the package instructions.
Assembly
- Pour the red gelatin over half of the cake and the blue gelatin over the other half, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set the gelatin.
- After setting, top the cake with whipped topping. Garnish with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, ensure your cake has completely cooled before poking holes. If you're short on time, ready-made whipped topping works just as well as homemade. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dessert doesn’t freeze well due to the whipped topping and jello.