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Jello Poke Cake Recipe

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Jello Poke Cake is a fun, vibrant dessert made with a soft cake, flavored Jello, and topped with a creamy, whipped topping. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, and casual get-togethers, offering a colorful and sweet treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (or any cake mix of your choice)
  • Ingredients required for the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box)
  • 1 package (3 oz) Jello (any flavor—strawberry, raspberry, lime, etc.)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, for a creamier topping)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box (usually with eggs, oil, and water). Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for the time specified on the box (usually about 30 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Poke the cake: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled (about 15 minutes), use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the cake, making sure to poke down to the bottom of the cake.
  3. Prepare the Jello: In a medium bowl, mix the Jello powder with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until the Jello is completely dissolved. Then, carefully pour the Jello mixture over the cake, making sure the liquid fills the holes you made earlier. You can gently use a spoon to help guide the Jello into the holes.
  4. Chill the cake: Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until the Jello is set and the cake is fully chilled.
  5. Prepare the topping: While the cake is chilling, prepare the topping. If you like a richer topping, mix the whipped topping with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and well combined. You can also just use the whipped topping alone.
  6. Add the topping: Once the cake is fully chilled and the Jello is set, spread the whipped topping (or whipped topping mixture) evenly over the cake, covering the entire surface.
  7. Serve: Slice into squares and serve! Enjoy your colorful, fruity, and delicious Jello Poke Cake.

Notes

Different Flavors of Jello: Mix and match different Jello flavors to create a rainbow of colors and flavors. Some great combinations include strawberry and lime, orange and lemon, or cherry and blueberry.Fruit Topping: Add fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries on top of the whipped topping for an added burst of flavor and freshness.Colored Whipped Cream: Add a little food coloring to the whipped topping to match the Jello color or theme for a festive look.Cake Variations: Use a flavored cake mix (like strawberry or lemon) for extra flavor, or try a chocolate cake mix for a fun twist.Layered Cake: To make the cake even more fun, you can layer different colored Jello in the cake by letting each layer set before pouring the next flavor in.

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