4th of July Poke Cake Recipe
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4th of July Poke Cake Recipe
Description
The 4th of July Poke Cake begins with a white cake mix prepared according to package instructions and baked until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once cooled briefly, the cake is perforated evenly to allow pockets for gelatin to seep into the crumb. Cherry (or strawberry) and blueberry jello mixtures, prepared with boiling then cold water, are spooned into the holes, alternating colors to create a red and blue pattern beneath the surface.
After refrigerating for several hours to let the gelatin set firmly inside the cake, the entire dessert is topped with whipped topping. Fresh sliced strawberries and whole blueberries are arranged on the top to resemble the American flag’s stripes and stars, enhancing both the flavor and festive appearance. This combination of moist cake, colorful jello pockets, and creamy topping provides varied textures and patriotic visuals.
The cake stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it suitable for advance preparation for holiday gatherings. Sprinkles can be added to the batter or on top as an alternative decoration if a flag pattern is not desired. Using a small food syringe or spoon helps evenly fill the gelatin into the holes without spilling.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix 15.25 ounce
- water 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
- vegetable oil
- egg
- 1 box cherry gelatin 3 ounce, or strawberry gelatin
- 1 box blueberry gelatin 3 ounce
- 2 cups water boiling
- 1 cups water cold
- 1 container whipped topping thawed, 8 ounces
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the cake mix following the package instructions.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- In another bowl, repeat the above with the blue Jello and set it aside.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw to poke rows of holes all over the entire cake.
- Spoon the Jello in the holes. Alternate red and blue until they are all filled.
- Refrigerate the dessert, covered, for 3-4 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Frost with the whipped topping.
- Slice the strawberries. Then arrange your blueberries in one corner as stars and make rows of strawberries for a flag pattern on top.
Notes
- Refrigerate the poke cake for 3 to 4 hours to allow the gelatin to fully set before serving.
- You can use a small food syringe or spoon to fill the gelatin into the poke holes evenly to avoid spills.
- The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For variety, add red, white, and blue sprinkles to the cake batter or on top instead of making the flag pattern.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% 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.
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