Description
This Patriotic Poke Cake is a fun and festive dessert featuring a moist white cake infused with vibrant red and blue gelatin, then topped with a fluffy layer of whipped topping and fresh berries. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, Memorial Day gatherings, summer cookouts, and other patriotic events, this easy-to-make cake is as eye-catching as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
- Or your favorite homemade white cake recipe
For the Filling
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 package (3 oz) berry blue gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water (for each gelatin flavor)
For the Topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Fresh blueberries
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
- Prepare and bake the white cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes.
Step 2: Poke the Cake
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire cake.
- Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
Step 3: Prepare the Gelatin
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
Step 4: Add the Colors
- Carefully pour the red gelatin into half of the holes.
- Pour the blue gelatin into the remaining holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled.
Step 5: Add the Topping
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Decorate with strawberries, blueberries, and patriotic sprinkles.
Step 6: Serve
Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Patriotic Poke Cake