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Patriotic Poke Cake with blue frosting and red, white and blue sprinkles on blue plate

 

Patriotic Poke Cake

Yield: 20-24
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Inactive Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes

Patriotic Poke Cake

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 box (15.25 oz.) white cake mix (also eggs, oil, and water called for on the box)

For the filling:

  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
  • 1 pkg. (3 oz.) red jello (any flavor)
  • 1 pkg (3 oz.) blue jello (any flavor)
  • 1 cup of cold water, divided

For the topping

  • 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Patriotic colored sprinkles or fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. cake pan. Let it cool completely. Using the handle of a wooden spoon pokes holes in the cake every 1/2-in to 1-in.
  2. Empty the red jello package into a medium-sized bowl and add 3/4 cup of boiling water. Stir briskly for 2 minutes or until the jello is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir. Using a spoon or ladle, carefully fill every other hole with the jello mixture before it cools and sets. Repeat the process with the blue jello, filling the empty holes with the second color. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until the jello is set.
  3. After the jello is set, top the cake with whipped topping. Top with sprinkles or fruit, if desired.
  4. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

  • Want an easier way to fill the poked holes? Try filling the holes with a child's medicine syringe!
  • Arrange strawberry slices and blueberries in a flag pattern for an extra fun and patriotic dessert.

If you prefer frosting over the whipped topping:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3-3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp. milk
  • food coloring, if desired

Cream butter and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add the powdered sugar and 3 tbsp. milk. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and fluffy. Add food coloring and beat well. Add more food coloring if more color is desired. If necessary, add 1 tbsp. milk to the frosting if it needs to be thinned out.


Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 265mgFiber: 0gSugar: 56gProtein: 2g

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© Jamie Sherman
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert
 
 
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  3. Michelle Paige

    I've never made a poke cake before, but yours looks so festive and I bet it tastes wonderful! Thanks so much for linking up to my Red, White, Blue & You Party! –michelle

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  5. Kristi

    So fun & patriotic! So glad you linked up to the party. Featuring you today at the Patriotic Round-Up! {http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/05/patriotic-round-up-get-ready-for-summer.html#}

    Thanks bunches for stopping by & visiting!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  10. momto8blog

    greg great cake!! i tried to use red and blue jello to color vanilla icing..lets just say it didn't really work… we attend a 4th of July bash every yr and I never found a recipe I like….yours is it!!! thank you thank you!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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