Jello Poke Cake

If cakes had personalities, this one would crash your party wearing sunglasses and a feather boa. Jello Poke Cake is bright, fun, and slightly dramatic, in the best way. It’s like your regular cake got bored, poked itself with a fork, and said, “Let’s invite Jello to this situation.” The result? A soft, colorful dessert that feels like a surprise in every bite.

What is Jello Poke Cake

Jello Poke Cake is a simple sheet cake with Jello poured into holes poked across the surface. The cake absorbs the Jello, creating bright stripes inside. It’s chilled and topped with whipped cream. The texture is soft, and the flavor is light and sweet. You can use different Jello flavors, so it fits any mood or occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (any color)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz)
• Optional: fresh fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies

Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Bake: 30 minutes
• Additional time (cooling and chilling): 2 hours 35 minutes
• Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes

How to make a Jello Poke Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (or follow your cake mix instructions).
2. Prepare the cake mix. Bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for 30 minutes.
3. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a thick straw to poke holes across the cake. Space them about 1 inch apart.
4. Mix Jello with boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add cold water.
5. Pour the Jello slowly over the cake. Aim for the holes, but don’t worry if it floods. It’s a happy cake.
6. Cover the cake. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
7. Spread whipped topping evenly over the top.
8. Add toppings if you want to make it fancier.
9. Slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers (if any survive).

Tips

• Use a fork if you can’t find a spoon handle. It just makes more holes.
• Don’t pour Jello too fast. Give the cake time to soak it up.
• Try strawberry cake with lime Jello. It’s like dessert karaoke.

Closing Thought

This cake is simple. It looks wild. It tastes cool. It’s the life of the dessert table, and it knows it. Make it once, and people will ask for it again. Or they’ll just poke you until you bake it.

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Jello Poke Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

A tender, dreamy cake with vibrant pockets of jiggly, fruity goodness in every slice

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Ingredients

• 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (any color)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz)
• Optional: fresh fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies

Instructions

1. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix in a 9x13" pan. Cool 30 mins.
2. Poke holes: Use a spoon handle or straw, spaced 1" apart.
3. Make Jello: Dissolve in boiling water, then add cold water. Pour over cake—fill holes, but flooding is fine!
4. Chill: Cover, refrigerate 2 hours.
5. Top: Spread whipped topping, add extras if you like.
6. Serve & store: Slice, enjoy! Keep leftovers chilled.

Happy baking! 😊

Notes

• No spoon? Use a fork—just adds more holes!
• Pour Jello slowly—let the cake soak it up.
• Try strawberry cake with lime Jello—it’s dessert karaoke! 🎤🍰

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 188Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g