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Easy Patriotic Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe for 4th of July Fun

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A quick and festive poke cake featuring yellow cake mix with raspberry and blueberry gelatin poured into holes, topped with whipped cream for a colorful and juicy summer dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water, room temperature
  • 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
  • 1 package (3 ounces) blueberry gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • 16 ounces (450 g) whipped topping (thawed whipped cream or store-bought Cool Whip)
  • Fresh blueberries and raspberries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Allow cake to cool completely on a cooling rack, about 45-60 minutes.
  5. Dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water in a heatproof bowl; stir for 2 minutes until dissolved. Repeat with blueberry gelatin in a separate bowl. Let both cool to lukewarm but not set.
  6. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cooled cake, piercing through to the bottom.
  7. Pour raspberry gelatin evenly over one half of the cake and blueberry gelatin over the other half. Colors may blend slightly in the middle.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let gelatin set.
  9. Before serving, spread whipped topping evenly over the cake and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
  10. Slice and serve chilled. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Let gelatin cool to lukewarm before pouring to avoid soggy cake. Poke holes evenly and deeply for best gelatin absorption. Chill cake overnight for best flavor and texture. Use dairy-free whipped topping and coconut oil for dairy-free version. Substitute gluten-free cake mix for gluten-free adaptation.

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