Description
This 4th of July Poke Cake is a festive and vibrant dessert that will steal the show at your summer gatherings. With its striking red and blue jello layers, this cake not only looks stunning but is also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for celebrating Independence Day or any summer occasion, it combines a moist white cake with refreshing jello and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Each slice offers a delightful burst of flavor that brings joy to every bite. It’s customizable, allowing you to play with different jello flavors or toppings, making it a versatile treat for all ages. Whether served at picnics, barbecues, or family reunions, this poke cake is sure to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 oz. red jello mix
- 3 oz. blue jello mix
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Bake the white cake according to package instructions in a 13×9 baking dish.
- Prepare red and blue jello mixes in separate bowls according to package directions.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the cake with a spoon every 1/2-1 inch apart.
- Spoon half of the red jello into alternate holes and half of the blue jello into the remaining holes.
- Chill the cake for 1-2 hours until set.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Frost the chilled cake with whipped cream and add decorative sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg