Christmas Jello Poke Cake
A festive and vibrant white cake infused with strawberry and lime Jello, topped with Cool Whip and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 170
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ (3-ounce) box strawberry Jello gelatin
- ½ (3-ounce) box lime Jello gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water (divided)
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix white cake mix, eggs, 1 cup water, and oil (or butter) until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly over the cake, about 1 inch apart, without going through the bottom.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in ½ cup of boiling water.
- Stir the strawberry Jello until completely dissolved.
- In another small bowl, dissolve the lime Jello in ½ cup of boiling water.
- Stir the lime Jello until completely dissolved.
- Spoon both gelatin mixtures over the cake, alternating red and green sections.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the Jello is fully set and the cake is cold.
- Spread the thawed Cool Whip evenly over the chilled cake.
- Decorate with holiday sprinkles.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Use a white cake mix for the brightest red and green contrast.
Let the Jello cool slightly before pouring to prevent tearing the cake.
Poke holes evenly for the best flavor and color distribution.
Chill thoroughly so the Jello fully sets into the cake.
Find it online: https://timelesscrumb.com/christmas-jello-poke-cake-recipe/