Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe
This is a simple, moist Jello poke cake recipe that uses a standard cake mix and gelatin for a bright, colorful dessert perfect for any party or potluck.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box, usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin (like strawberry or lime Jello)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the box directions using a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling slightly, prepare the gelatin. In a bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir for two minutes until fully dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
- Slowly pour the liquid gelatin mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 to 4 hours, or until the gelatin is completely set.
- Once the gelatin is firm, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
- Chill the finished Jello poke cake until you are ready to serve. Cut into squares.
Notes
- For a holiday look, use red and green Jello layers, pouring one color, chilling until set, then pouring the next color.
- If you want a richer topping, mix the whipped topping with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese before spreading.
- This moist poke cake recipe works well with any flavor of box cake mix, though white or yellow cake shows off the Jello color best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg