Family Favorite Poke Cake
Discover the ultimate dessert that brings joy to every gathering with the Family Favorite Poke Cake! This crowd-pleasing treat starts with a fluffy boxed white or yellow cake, transformed into a moist and colorful masterpiece by infusing it with your favorite gelatin flavor. The process is delightfully simple: just poke holes in the baked cake and let the fruity gelatin seep in, creating vibrant, flavorful streaks in every bite. A creamy layer of whipped topping crowns the cake, while customizable toppings like fresh fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies add an extra dose of fun and texture. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or weeknight indulgence, this easy-to-make dessert is a guaranteed hit. Indulge in nostalgia, sweetness, and creativity with this irresistibly festive poke cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed white or yellow cake mix
- 3 large Eggs (as required by the cake mix)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (as required by the cake mix)
- 1 cup Water (as required by the cake mix)
- 3 oz Gelatin (strawberry or any preferred flavor)
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 8 oz Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup Toppings (e.g., fresh fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box, mixing together the eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This typically takes around 25–30 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or fork, poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the cake, being careful not to poke through to the bottom.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin powder and boiling water until completely dissolved. Then, stir in the cold water.
Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes you created. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set.
Spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the chilled cake.
Decorate the cake with your chosen toppings, such as fresh fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies.
Slice and serve. Keep any leftovers covered and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.2 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.1 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3865 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.7 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 357.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 969 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 721 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
