How to Make Jello Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fun and colorful dessert to serve at your next gathering, then look no further than Jello Poke Cake. This delightful treat is not only visually stunning, but it's also incredibly delicious. With its moist and tender cake base and vibrant, fruity Jello topping, this dessert is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Jello Poke Cake is not only simple to make, but it's also a great way to add a burst of flavor and color to an otherwise ordinary dessert....

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) poke cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mix on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add boiling water and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
  • Poke holes all over the cake using a fork; pour gelatin mix into the holes. Refrigerate cake until gelatin is set, about 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 286mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg