Christmas Poke Cake
A festive twist on a classic poke cake, layered with delicious flavors that will impress your holiday guests.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
- 1 package red jello (3 ounces) strawberry or cherry flavored
- 1 package green jello (3 ounces) lime or green apple flavored
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 container whipped cream topping (8 ounces) thawed
- sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix as per package instructions and pour into the prepared dish.
Baking
- Bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Poking and Jello
- Once cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about an inch apart.
- In two separate bowls, dissolve the red jello in ½ cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Repeat the process with the green jello.
- Pour half of the red jello over one half of the cake, concentrating on filling the holes. Do the same with half of the green jello on the other side.
Chilling and Frosting
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the jello to set and soak into the cake.
- After the chilling period, spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the entire cake.
Final Touch
- Decorate with festive sprinkles to add a colorful touch.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure the cake is adequately cooled before pouring the jello to allow proper setting. This dessert can be easily customized with different jello flavors.