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Easy Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe with Jello Layers for Summer Celebrations

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A colorful and festive poke cake featuring red and blue jello layers soaked into a moist white cake, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for summer parties and last-minute celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz box white cake mix (Betty Crocker recommended)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 oz package strawberry jello
  • 3 oz package blueberry or blue raspberry jello
  • 1 cup boiling water, divided
  • 8 oz tub whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • Fresh berries (optional; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool cake on a wire rack for 15 minutes until warm but not hot.
  6. Poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake using a wooden skewer or fork.
  7. Dissolve each 3 oz jello packet separately in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until dissolved and let cool slightly but not set.
  8. Slowly pour strawberry jello over half the cake, guiding it into the holes with the back of a spoon.
  9. Pour blueberry jello over the other half in the same manner.
  10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to let jello set firmly.
  11. Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  12. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries on top.
  13. Serve chilled, cut into squares.

Notes

Use lukewarm jello when pouring to avoid melting the cake. Poke holes evenly about 1 inch apart but avoid poking through the bottom. Chill the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best jello set. Dip knife in hot water and wipe between cuts for neat slices. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix and sugar-free jello.

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, jello cake, summer dessert, easy cake recipe, 4th of July dessert, berry cake, layered cake

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