Christmas Poke Cake
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Christmas Poke Cake
Description
This Christmas Poke Cake starts with a classic white cake baked according to package instructions. Once the cake cools slightly, a grid of holes is poked across the surface. Red and green gelatin mixtures—prepared from raspberry and lime gelatin powders dissolved in boiling water—are spooned alternately into the holes to create rows of color and flavor inside the cake. This step infuses the cake with bright, fruity notes that contrast the vanilla base. After the gelatin is added, the cake is chilled further to set the filling. The final step is frosting the cooled cake with a stable whipped topping, which adds a creamy texture and neutral sweetness to complement the tart gelatins. The cool, moist cake with fruity accents and smooth topping makes a festive option suitable for Christmas or other seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz white cake mix plus ingredients to prepare
- 6 oz raspberry gelatin mix box
- 6 oz lime gelatin mix box
- 2 cups water boiling
- 8 ounce frozen whipped topping thawed, container
Instructions
- Bake the cake per the package instructions on the cake mix box. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a baking sheet for 10-20 minutes.
- When the cake is cool, make each Jell-O mix. Using two bowls, place each of the Jell-O mixes into their respective bowls. Then add 1 cup of boiling water to each bowl and stir until the solution is well mixed.
- Using a fork, poke holes every 1” in a grid pattern across the cake.
- Then using a spoon, pour the Jell-O liquids into the holes alternating raspberry Jell-O and lime Jell-O by row, creating alternating rows of raspberry and lime over the cake. Be sure to use enough Jell-O liquid to penetrate into the holes poked by the fork. You will not use all of the Jell-O liquids.
- Once you have completed filling the holes with jello, allow the cake to cool for an additional 10-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Once the cake is cool when you touch the top, spread the whipped topping with a spatula over the top of the cake. Place your cake in the refrigerator.
- Allow cake to chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Once chilled, add your favorite christmas sprinkles, crushed peppermints, or your favorite Christmas candies.
- Serve chilled and enjoy! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Red gelatin flavors like black cherry, cranberry, cherry, or strawberry can substitute for raspberry to suit personal preference or holiday themes.
- This recipe’s gelatin color combinations can be adjusted for different occasions beyond Christmas.
- Using prepared whipped topping helps the frosting stay stable and fresh longer compared to homemade whipped cream.
- Do not freeze the cake, but store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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