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Easy Patriotic Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Whipped Cream Topping

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A festive and colorful poke cake featuring red and blue jello layers soaked into a moist yellow cake, topped with light whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 package red jello (3 oz / 85 g), cherry or strawberry flavor
  • 1 package blue jello (3 oz / 85 g), blueberry or berry blue flavor
  • 2 cups hot water (480 ml) for dissolving jello
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml) or store-bought whipped cream
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for whipping cream)
  • Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While cake bakes, dissolve each jello package separately in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved and let cool slightly without setting.
  5. Remove cake from oven and let cool about 10 minutes. Use a toothpick or fork to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake surface.
  6. Pour red jello evenly over half the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Pour blue jello over the other half.
  7. Cover cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let jello set.
  8. If whipping cream, beat heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Spread whipped cream evenly over chilled cake.
  9. Garnish with fresh berries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not overbake the cake to keep it moist for jello absorption. Use warm cake for poking holes. Let jello cool before pouring to avoid melting whipped cream or soggy cake. Chill cake overnight for best flavor and texture. Pour jello separately to maintain distinct colors.

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