Holiday Poke Cupcakes
Celebrate the season with these vibrant and festive Holiday Poke Cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic poke cake! Made with fluffy white cake as the base, these cupcakes are infused with bursts of strawberry and lime gelatin for a colorful, two-toned treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to look at. Topped with creamy whipped topping and cheerful holiday sprinkles, these cupcakes are perfect for Christmas parties or winter gatherings. With minimal preparation and a few simple ingredients, this easy recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Serve them chilled for the ultimate holiday dessert that’s bursting with flavor and festive charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box White cake mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.333 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
- 3 oz Strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 3 oz Lime-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Cold water
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 0.25 cup Holiday-themed sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Repeat for a second batch to make 24 cupcakes total.
Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions by mixing the contents of the box with eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the batter evenly among 24 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Using a fork or a toothpick, poke several small holes into the top of each cooled cupcake, being careful to avoid tearing the tops.
In separate bowls, mix the strawberry gelatin and lime gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water each until dissolved. Stir 1 cup of cold water into each bowl to cool the gelatin mixtures.
Carefully spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of the strawberry gelatin over one half of each cupcake, then spoon 1-2 teaspoons of the lime gelatin over the other half. Let the gelatin soak in completely.
Refrigerate the cupcakes for 1 hour to allow the gelatin to set fully.
Once chilled, spread or pipe whipped topping onto each cupcake as frosting.
Top the cupcakes with holiday-themed sprinkles for a festive finish and serve immediately or store them in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*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.
