Name: Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix; Ingredients required for cake mix preparation (usually eggs, oil, water); 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (Jello); 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 cup cold water (additional); 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe

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This easy Jello Poke Cake recipe creates a moist, colorful dessert perfect for any party or potluck. You get a stunning visual result with simple steps.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 225 min
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 box white cake mix
Ingredients required for cake mix preparation (usually eggs, oil, water)
1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (Jello)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup cold water (additional)
8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

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Instructions

Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using the ingredients listed on the box. Pour the batter into a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Bake the cake as directed on the package until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
While the cake is cooling slightly, prepare the gelatin according to the package directions, but substitute the cold water amount with the specified amount for the recipe (usually 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water). Do not let the gelatin set.
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
Slowly pour the liquid gelatin mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 to 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
Once the gelatin is firm, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
Chill the finished Jello Poke Cake until you are ready to serve.

Notes

For a vibrant, colorful dessert, use different colored gelatins in layers, allowing each layer to set slightly before pouring the next.
To make this a Christmas Jello Poke Cake, use red and green gelatin flavors.
For a strawberry jello cake, use strawberry gelatin and consider topping with fresh sliced strawberries before serving.
If you want a richer topping, mix the whipped topping with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese before spreading it over the set gelatin.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 35
Sodium: 250
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 15

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