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red white and blue poke cake recipe
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Red White and Blue Poke Cake

This Red White and Blue Poke Cake recipe is an easy patriotic dessert filled with strawberry Jello and topped with Cool Whip, fresh strawberries and blueberries. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day or any patriotic holiday.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
cooling time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Dee

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3-ounce box strawberry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • fresh strawberries, rinsed, dried and sliced
  • fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉, and grease a 13x9 baking dish with non stick spray
  • Prepare cake according to directions on box, bake in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish according to package directions. Allow to cool
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon handle or a large drinking straw, poke holes all over cake 
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the strawberry Jello powder with the hot water until it dissolves. Then stir in the cold water, and mix well
  • Pour the Jello mixture all over the top of the cake and into the holes. Place in fridge to cool for 2 hours or until set
  • Spread whipped topping evenly over cake, then top with rows of strawberries and blueberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve

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Notes

Use less water in the Jello when making a poke cake. Do not follow the directions on the package for regular Jello.
Be careful not to poke holes all the way through the cake. The liquid Jello will run out the bottom of the cake.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before frosting the cake.
If making the patriotic cake ahead of time, add the fresh berries right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

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