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Red White And Blue Poke Cake

A visually stunning and refreshing cake with layers of red and blue jello, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
  • 1 cup 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large 3 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
For the Jello Filling
  • 1 box 1 box (3 oz) strawberry or cherry red jello
  • 1 box 1 box (3 oz) berry blue jello
  • 2 cups 2 cups boiling water (1 cup per jello flavor)
  • 1 cup 1 cup cold water (1/2 cup per jello flavor)
For the Topping
  • 1 container 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Colorful sprinkles for decoration (red, white, and blue if you can find them)

Method
 

Bake the White Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to whatever temperature your cake mix box specifies, usually 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 eggs. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 28 to 32 minutes.
Cool the Cake
  1. Once the cake comes out of the oven, let it cool for at least 30 minutes.
Poke the Holes
  1. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cooled cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Prepare Both Jello Colors
  1. In separate bowls, dissolve each jello flavor in boiling water, then add cold water, stirring until dissolved.
Fill the Holes with Color
  1. Slowly pour the red jello into one half of the holes and the blue jello into the other half.
Refrigerate Until Set
  1. Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Make the Whipped Topping
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the thawed whipped topping with powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Frost and Decorate
  1. Spread the whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.

Notes

Chill overnight for best results. Use fresh fruits on top for extra flavor and decoration.