Jello Poke Cake
Jello Poke Cake is made by poking holes in a baked white or yellow cake and pouring liquid Jello over the top so it soaks down into the layers. The result is a colorful, moist cake that has been a popular American party dessert since the 1970s. Total time runs about 45 minutes plus setting time in the refrigerator.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden skewer or fork
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 package white cake mix preferably a brand of choice
- 1 cup water to prepare the cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Jello:
- 1 package jello gelatin strawberry or flavor of choice
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
For the Topping:
- 1 package instant pudding mix vanilla flavored, optional
- 1 ½ cups cold milk for pudding
- 1 cup whipped topping thawed, like Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to prepare for baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Using a wooden skewer or fork, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake, making sure not to go all the way through to the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the jello gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add the cold water and stir to combine.
- Pour the jello mixture evenly over the poked cake, allowing the liquid to seep into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely cooled and set.
- For the topping, prepare the instant pudding mix according to package directions using the cold milk. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the chilled cake. Refrigerate for another hour before serving.
Notes
- To add a dimension of fun, experiment with different jello flavors and colors for a rainbow effect.
- Consider topping with fresh fruit to enhance presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 122IUCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg
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