Description
Make this simple, moist Jello Poke Cake using three different gelatin flavors for a colorful, fun dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- Ingredients called for on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
- 3 small boxes (3 oz each) different flavors of gelatin (e.g., strawberry, lime, raspberry)
- 1 cup boiling water (for each gelatin flavor)
- 1 cup cold water (for each gelatin flavor)
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the white cake according to the package directions using a 9×13 inch baking pan. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- While the cake is cooling slightly, prepare the gelatin. In separate bowls, dissolve one box of gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water for each flavor. Stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water to each gelatin mixture and stir. Set aside at room temperature.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake, spacing the holes about 1 inch apart. Poke down to the bottom of the cake.
- Carefully pour the liquid gelatin mixtures over the cake, alternating colors if desired, ensuring the liquid seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the set gelatin cake. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- For the best color saturation, use bright, contrasting Jello flavors.
- You can substitute the homemade whipped cream topping with a store-bought whipped topping for a faster preparation.
- Chill the cake completely before slicing to prevent the gelatin from running out.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15