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Red White and Blue Jello Poke Cake

The most popular 4th of July recipe is this Red White and Blue Jello Poke Cake! It's a moist, white cake, red and blue jello and whipped topping! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july, cake, dessert, jello
Servings: 18
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Cake Mix White, plus ingredients to make the cake
  • 3 Ounces Jello cherry
  • 1 Cup Water boiling, divided in half
  • 3 Ounces Jello blue
  • 8 Ounces Whipped Topping Cool Whip
  • Sprinkles red, white and blue
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Instructions

  • Prepare the cake according to the directions.
    1 Box Cake Mix
  • Meanwhile, use 1.5 ounces (half) of the red jello in 1/2 cup boiling water, stirring to combine and the other 1/2 cup boiling water with 1.5 ounces of the blue jello.
    3 Ounces Jello, 1 Cup Water, 3 Ounces Jello
  • Once you remove the cake from the oven poke the cake all over with the end of a wooden spoon and pour red in 1/2 of the holes and blue in the other half. Try to not mix colors. 
  • Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to overnight. 
  • Top with cool whip and sprinkles and serve!
    8 Ounces Whipped Topping, Sprinkles

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Notes

  • Store: Before topping the cake, wrap it tightly in plastic and refrigerate for up to 2 days. After adding Cool Whip, use a cake pan lid or airtight container to keep the topping fluffy and mess-free.
  • Freeze: To freeze this cake, wrap in plastic wrap and then foil and place in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg