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4th of July Poke Cake Recipe

This 4th of July poke cake is perfect for your Fourth of July or Memorial Day celebration! And it is easy to make using a boxed cake mix and Jello.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 ounce) white cake mix
  • water, vegetable oil and eggs use what is called for on the cake mix box (mine called for 3 egg whites, ½ cup of oil, and 1 cup of water)
  • 1 box (3 ounce) cherry or strawberry gelatin
  • 1 box (3 ounce) blueberry gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cups cold water
  • 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping thawed
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the cake mix following the package instructions.
  3. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let it cool for 20 minutes.
  5. To make the Jello in a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of boiling water with cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Whisk in ½ cup cold water to the cherry gelatin and set aside.
  6. In another bowl, repeat the above with the blue Jello and set it aside.
  7. Use the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw to poke rows of holes all over the entire cake.
  8. Spoon the Jello in the holes. Alternate red and blue until they are all filled.
  9. Refrigerate the dessert, covered, for 3-4 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
  10. Frost with the whipped topping.
  11. Slice the strawberries. Then arrange your blueberries in one corner as stars and make rows of strawberries for a flag pattern on top.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Either spoon in the Jello or use a little food syringe to get the Jello into the holes evenly. 
  • Either spoon in the Jello or use a little food syringe to get the Jello into the holes evenly. 
  • Add red, white, and blue sprinkles to the batter mix for a funfetti look.
  • Add red, white, and blue sprinkles to the batter mix for a funfetti look.
  • You can also add festive sprinkles to the top and skip the flag pattern!
  • You can also add festive sprinkles to the top and skip the flag pattern!

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.