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Easy Patriotic Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Cool Whip Topping for Summer Parties

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A simple, colorful, and festive poke cake featuring moist white cake soaked with red and blue Jello, topped with fluffy Cool Whip. Perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • White cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 1 package red Jello (3 oz) – strawberry or cherry flavor
  • 1 package blue Jello (3 oz) – blueberry or berry blue flavor
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
  • Optional: fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  5. While the cake bakes, dissolve each Jello packet in 1 cup boiling water in separate bowls. Stir until dissolved and let cool to room temperature without setting.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake using a toothpick or skewer.
  7. Pour the cooled red Jello evenly over one half of the cake and the blue Jello over the other half. Let the Jello seep into the holes.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to let the Jello set.
  9. Before serving, spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top using a spatula.
  10. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Notes

[‘Let the Jello cool to room temperature before pouring over the cake to avoid melting the Cool Whip or making the cake soggy.’, ‘Poke holes evenly with a toothpick for uniform Jello absorption.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency.’, ‘Chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.’, ‘Add Cool Whip topping just before serving to maintain fluffiness.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute Cool Whip with coconut-based whipped topping.’, ‘Use gluten-free white cake mix for gluten sensitivities.’, ‘Optional garnishes include fresh or frozen berries.’, ‘Avoid freezing the cake as Cool Whip does not thaw well.’]

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, jello poke cake, cool whip topping, summer party dessert, 4th of July cake, easy poke cake

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