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Easy Patriotic Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe for Perfect Fourth of July Dessert

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A quick and festive poke cake made with boxed white cake mix, strawberry and blueberry gelatin, and whipped topping, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix (Pillsbury recommended)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O powder
  • 1 (3 oz) package blueberry gelatin powder (or grape gelatin as substitute)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for dissolving gelatin)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (to chill gelatin mixtures)
  • 8 oz tub whipped topping (Cool Whip or dairy-free substitute)
  • Fresh berries for garnish (optional; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Mix well for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check after 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  5. While cake bakes, dissolve each gelatin package separately in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
  6. Add 1/2 cup cold water to each gelatin mixture and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Remove cake from oven and immediately poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface using a fork or skewer.
  8. Pour strawberry gelatin evenly over one half of the cake and blueberry gelatin over the other half. Use a spoon to help fill holes evenly.
  9. Refrigerate cake uncovered for at least 3 hours until gelatin is set and cake is firm but moist.
  10. Before serving, spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake and garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Notes

Pour gelatin while cake is still warm for best absorption. Cool gelatin slightly before pouring to avoid sogginess. Poke holes about 1 inch apart for even gelatin distribution. Refrigerate uncovered to prevent condensation on whipped topping. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

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