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Patriotic Poke Cake: A Festive Treat for Everyone!

A festive and colorful cake perfect for patriotic celebrations, featuring layers of Jell-O and whipped topping.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup blueberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
  • Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  4. Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  5. In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Pour evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. In another medium bowl, dissolve the blueberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Pour evenly over the cake after the strawberry layer has set. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Once the Jell-O layers are set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
  8. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
  • You can substitute the Jell-O flavors with any other colors to match different holidays or themes.

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