Print

Easy Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe with Red White Blue Jello Layers

easy patriotic poke cake - featured image
Print Recipe

A festive and colorful poke cake featuring red, white, and blue Jello layers poured over a moist white cake base, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry Jello (red layer)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry Jello (blue layer)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin (for white layer)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream (chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake batter according to box instructions using 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Pour batter evenly into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely, about 1 hour.
  3. Using a wooden skewer or spoon handle, poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart and 2 inches deep, without going through the bottom.
  4. Dissolve strawberry or cherry Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and let cool about 10 minutes (do not let set). Pour over half the cake, focusing on one side to fill holes. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let bloom 5 minutes. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, then mix in sweetened condensed milk. Let cool slightly. Pour over middle third of cake, filling holes. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  6. Dissolve blue raspberry Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Stir and cool slightly. Pour over remaining side of cake, filling holes. Refrigerate 2-3 hours until fully set.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake.
  8. Slice and serve chilled. For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before poking holes to prevent Jello from running off. Cool Jello mixtures to room temperature before pouring but do not let them set. Chill whipped cream bowl and beaters for best results. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices. Cake can be prepared a day ahead by baking and poking holes, then adding Jello layers and whipped cream on serving day.

Nutrition

Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, Jello cake, Fourth of July dessert, red white blue cake, easy poke cake, festive dessert

Find it online: https://lenatable.com/easy-patriotic-poke-cake-recipe-with-red-white-blue-jello-layers/