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Festive Patriotic Red White and Blue Jello Poke Cake

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring a white cake soaked with red and blue jello layers, topped with creamy whipped topping. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations and crowd-pleasing parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored Jello
  • 1 package (3 oz) blueberry-flavored Jello
  • 3 cups boiling water, divided
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • Fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries (optional, for garnish)
  • Red and blue sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the white cake mix box instructions, adding eggs, oil, water, and optional vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula to level the top.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking.
  5. Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes; cake should still be warm for poking.
  6. Using a wooden skewer or fork, poke holes all over the cake surface about 1 inch apart, deep enough to reach the bottom but not break the cake.
  7. Dissolve the strawberry jello in 1 ½ cups boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  8. Pour the strawberry jello evenly over half the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Spread gently if needed.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to let the strawberry layer set slightly.
  10. Dissolve the blueberry jello in 1 ½ cups boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
  11. Pour the blueberry jello over the other half of the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  12. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
  13. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake using a spatula to create soft peaks or smooth swirls.
  14. Optionally garnish with fresh berries and sprinkles.
  15. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping clean between slices for neat portions.

Notes

Do not let the cake cool completely before poking holes to ensure jello absorbs well. Use boiling water to dissolve jello for better soaking. Let each jello layer set before adding the next to prevent color bleeding. Chill thoroughly before spreading whipped topping to avoid melting. For cleaner slices, run knife under hot water and dry before cutting.

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Keywords: jello poke cake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July cake, red white and blue cake, easy poke cake, festive cake, summer dessert

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