Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Poke Cake
A delightful dessert that combines vibrant flavors and stunning colors, perfect for summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup raspberry or strawberry gelatin mix
- 1 cup blue raspberry or blue gelatin mix
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, and water in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan.
- Poke holes across the top using the end of a wooden spoon.
- Prepare the gelatin mixes in separate bowls with boiling water.
- Pour the red gelatin over the cake, then the blue gelatin.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Top with blueberries and sliced strawberries in a fun pattern.
Notes
For a harmonious taste, consider the flavors of your gelatin and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, 4th of July cake, festive cake