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Festive Patriotic Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Easy Red White Blue Layers

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A colorful and festive poke cake featuring red, white, and blue gelatin layers soaked into a moist white cake, topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (or homemade white cake batter)
  • Ingredients required by the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 small package (3 oz) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin (red layer)
  • 1 small package (3 oz) blueberry or berry blue flavored gelatin (blue layer)
  • 2 cups boiling water (divided for each gelatin)
  • 2 cups cold water (divided for each gelatin)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions, combining with eggs, oil, and water as directed. Pour batter evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  3. Use a wooden spoon handle or skewer to poke holes about an inch apart all over the cooled cake.
  4. Dissolve one package of red gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and mix. Pour half of this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set slightly.
  5. Dissolve the blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, add 1 cup cold water, and mix. After the red layer is semi-set, pour the blue gelatin over the cake to fill remaining holes. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes until fully set.
  6. In a cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes). Spread whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
  7. Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Use a wet knife for cleaner slices.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before poking and pouring gelatin to prevent melting and sogginess. Keep mixing bowl and beaters cold for best whipped cream results. Use a wet knife for clean slicing. Cake stores well refrigerated for up to 3 days; can be frozen without whipped cream for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: jello poke cake, patriotic cake, red white blue dessert, 4th of July cake, easy poke cake, layered gelatin cake

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