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Delicious Red White and Blue Layered Jello Poke Cake

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring moist vanilla cake with vibrant red and blue Jello layers and a creamy white topping, perfect for Fourth of July and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (about 15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
  • Water, vegetable oil, and eggs as directed on cake mix box
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jello
  • 1 (3 oz) box blueberry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare vanilla cake batter according to box directions using water, oil, and eggs. Pour batter into greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.
  2. Use a toothpick or fork to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cooled cake, going deep but not through the bottom.
  3. Dissolve strawberry Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved, then add 1/2 cup cold water. Pour red Jello evenly over half the cake, letting it seep into the holes. Repeat with blueberry Jello for the other half. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to set.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then fold in whipped topping gently until combined. Spread this creamy white topping evenly over the set Jello cake. Refrigerate for another hour before serving.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before poking holes to prevent mushy texture. Pour Jello slowly and evenly to avoid sogginess. Beat cream cheese until smooth before folding in whipped topping. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Cake tastes better after chilling overnight.

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, red white and blue, jello poke cake, easy dessert, Fourth of July dessert, layered cake

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