4th of July Poke Cake Recipe
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4th of July Poke Cake Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a white cake mix baked in a 9x13-inch pan and then allowed to cool for an hour. Holes approximately one inch apart are poked into the cake's surface using a knife or wooden spoon handle. Separately, red and blue gelatin powders are prepared according to their package instructions but with adjusted amounts of cold water to achieve a pourable consistency.
The gelatin liquids are poured into alternate holes in the cake using a straw for controlled filling, infusing the cake with color and flavor throughout. After chilling for 3 to 4 hours to set the gelatin fully inside the cake, the dessert is generously topped with whipped cream and refrigerated until serving.
The finished poke cake delivers a moist texture with small pockets of flavorful gelatin inside, balanced by the smooth whipped cream topping. This cake is suitable for patriotic holidays or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix box
- 1 .3 oz box strawberry jello or cherry
- 1 .3 oz box blueberry gelatin dessert
- 2 cups water divided, boiling
- 1 cup water divided, cold
- 8 oz Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix as directed and bake in a 9x13 pan. Let cool for an hour.
- Poke holes into the cake with the end of a knife or wooden spoon at 1 inch intervals.
- Prepare jell-o’s separately as directed on box (but only add ½ cup cold water after adding jello mix to the 1 cup boiling water). Pour jello into a two tall glasses. Using a straw, fill it with the liquid JELLO and place in every other hole in the cake. Do this with both the red and blue jello.
- Chill 3 to 4 hours and top with whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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