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Perfect Red White and Blue Jello Poke Cake Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipe

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A festive and easy-to-make poke cake featuring vibrant red and blue jello layers soaked into a moist yellow cake, topped with creamy whipped topping. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any summer gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml) for cake batter
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 oz red raspberry Jello powder
  • 3 oz blueberry Jello powder
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml) for dissolving jello
  • 1 cup cold water (240 ml) for mixing jello
  • 16 oz whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • Optional: fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract if using.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 28 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  5. Let cake cool for about 15 minutes until warm but not hot.
  6. Dissolve each 3 oz jello powder (red raspberry and blueberry) separately in 1 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until dissolved, then add 1 cup cold water. Let cool to room temperature but do not let set.
  7. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes evenly about 1 inch apart all over the warm cake.
  8. Pour red jello over half the cake and blueberry jello over the other half, allowing jello to seep into the holes.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let jello set and flavors meld.
  10. Spread a generous layer of whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with fresh berries or lemon zest if desired.
  11. Serve chilled. For clean slices, dip knife in hot water between cuts.

Notes

Do not overbake the cake to keep it moist for jello absorption. Use warm (not hot) cake for poking holes. Let jello cool to just above room temperature before pouring to avoid melting the cake. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Dip knife in hot water between slices for clean cuts. Store-bought whipped topping is convenient, but fresh whipped cream adds a special touch.

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Keywords: poke cake, jello poke cake, 4th of July dessert, red white and blue dessert, easy summer dessert, patriotic cake, yellow cake, whipped topping

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