Description
Celebrate this Independence Day with a vibrant and delicious 4th of July Poke Cake, a perfect centerpiece for your summer festivities. This easy-to-make dessert features colorful layers of strawberry and blueberry Jell-O, creating a stunning visual appeal that will impress your guests. With fluffy whipped topping and the moist texture of the cake, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any patriotic gathering, this poke cake can be customized to suit any occasion with different flavors or colors. Follow these simple steps to create a festive treat that embodies the spirit of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white cake mix box
- 1 3.3 oz box strawberry Jell-O or cherry
- 1 3.3 oz box blueberry Jell-O
- 8 oz whipped cream
- 2 cups boiling water (divided)
- 1 cup cold water (divided)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Mix the cake batter as directed and pour into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Bake until golden brown (approx. 30 minutes) and cool.
- 2. Poke holes in the cooled cake using a knife at 1-inch intervals.
- 3. In separate bowls, dissolve each Jell-O flavor in 1 cup boiling water and add ½ cup cold water to each, stirring well.
- 4. Use a straw to fill the holes with alternating layers of red and blue Jell-O until filled.
- 5. Chill for 3-4 hours, then top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <10mg