Poke Cake | Easy Jello Poke Cake | 4th Of July Cake
This poke cake with beautiful red and blue jello drizzle and topped with smooth whipped cream is a total crowd-pleaser for the 4th of July party, Christmas dinner, or maybe any time of the year.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Desserts, sweets
Cuisine: European, Indian, North America
Servings: 8
Calories: 429kcal
- 1 White or yellow cake box mix , with any other ingredients mentioned in the box.
- 1.5 oz Red jello mix , with ½ cup water (raspberry, strawberry, cherry - your preferred flavor)
- 1.5 oz Blue jello mix , with ½ cup of water (blueberry or black currant - your preferred flavor)
For whipped cream (You can even use store bought whipped cream)
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (250 ml)
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Prepare the cake as per the instructions given in the box mix, or use your favorite cake recipe.
1 White or yellow cake box mix
Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Poke several (about 10 to 12) holes with a spoon or fork.
Prepare the Jell-O of your preferred color and flavor and spoon it into the holes you have made. You can check the video for the making of jello here. 1.5 oz Red jello mix, 1.5 oz Blue jello mix
Keep the cake in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
Making Whipped Cream At Home
In a bowl, add heavy whipping cream and whisk until cream becomes light and streaks begin to form. At this stage, add sugar and vanilla extract and beat until medium-stiff peaks are formed.
1 cup Heavy whipping cream, ½ cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Arrange A Layered Poke Cake
- For Jello, use any flavor combination of your choice.
- This cake remains fresh for 5 to 6 days in the refrigerator.
- For the cake box, other ingredients that are usually required include eggs, oil, and water.
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg