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INCREDIBLY EASY GELATIN POKE CAKE RECIPE



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Have you ever wondered how to make the best jello poke cake recipe with dream whip frosting? You are in luck! We will teach you how to achieve the best poke cake in any flavour jello you want. You will be amazed at how easy it is to make and all your friends will love it. It is perfect as a fast, delicious dessert for a summer weekend reunion. We have taken inspiration from My Food and Family.

Provided by cakedecorist.com

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup of boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz. flavoured gelatin (we used strawberry!))
1/2 cup of cold water
1 tub (8 oz. whipped topping, thawed)

Steps:

  • Step 1Prepare the cake batter according to the directions on the package. Alternatively, you can use your own white sponge recipe. We will need the amount for 2 layers.
  • Step 2Bake it using a 13 by 9 inch pan and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3Poke the sponge with a fork every ½ inch. This little holes will let the gelatin seep through to color and flavour our cake.
  • Step 4Prepare the powdered gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water. Once it is dissolved, add the ½ cup of cold water.
  • Step 5Pour the gelatin over the sponge, making sure to cover all the holes you have made.
  • Step 6Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Step 7Frost with your favorite whipped topping. You can also use our recipe for stabilized whipped cream! It depends on how much time you have to spend.

GELATIN POKE CAKE



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Watch our Gelatin Poke Cake video and to find out why it's called poke cake. Using a fork to poke this cake made with JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping allows the cake to absorb plenty of fruity JELL-O flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch pan. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Frost cake with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6469 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

STRAWBERRY POKE CAKE



Strawberry Poke Cake image

While this is certainly one of our prettiest poke cakes, don't let its impressive looks intimidate you. This sensational strawberry poke cake only takes 15 minutes of prep and six ingredients to make. A tender-crumbed white cake is poked and filled with strawberry Jell-O™ so each slice boasts a vibrant interior. Top with fluffy frosting and fresh strawberries for a dessert that's truly ready to party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ red decorating gel
12 fresh strawberries, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Poke cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon or tines of meat fork halfway into cake. Carefully pour strawberry gelatin evenly over top of cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Spread frosting over top of cake. Drizzle red decorating gel over frosting. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each piece of cake with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 363 mg

JELL-O® POKE CAKE



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An old Southern recipe passed down through my grandmother. You can vary the flavor of gelatin used in order to get a specific color for any holiday, e.g. lime for St. Patrick's day. You can top this cake with berries, sprinkles, or any topping of your choice.

Provided by mollie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Poke Cake Recipes

Time 7h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cold water
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¼ cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mix on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add boiling water and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
  • Poke holes all over the cake using a fork. Pour gelatin mix into the holes. Refrigerate cake until gelatin is set, up to 6 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 26 g

JELLO POKE CAKE



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Make and share this Jello Poke Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IAcupcake

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 pieces, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
egg, water, oil as needed to make cake
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely.
  • Poke cake with a fork. Mix jello with boiling water until dissolved. Mix in cold water. Pour over cake. Top with cool whip. Keep in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.1, Protein 2.7

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