Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Make this easy Jello Poke Cake for a moist, colorful, and delicious dessert perfect for any party or potluck. This simple recipe delivers a stunning visual twist.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 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 by cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the white cake according to the package directions using a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. Make the holes about 1 inch apart.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin powder completely in the boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cold water.
- Carefully and slowly pour the liquid gelatin mixture evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the poked holes.
- Refrigerate the cake uncovered for at least 3 to 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
- Once the gelatin is set, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a yellow cake mix instead of white.
- You can use any flavor of gelatin you prefer for different colors and tastes.
- To make this a Christmas Jello Poke Cake, use red and green Jello layers, alternating colors after the first layer sets slightly.
- This is a great make ahead dessert; it tastes best when made the day before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25