Description
Celebrate summer with this vibrant Patriotic Poke Cake! This visually stunning dessert features a fluffy vanilla cake soaked in blue Jell-O, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and blueberries. It’s perfect for Fourth of July picnics or any festive gathering, offering a delightful explosion of fruity flavors that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup water (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (3 oz) box blue Jell-O
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries (washed)
- 2 cups whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using a fork.
- Prepare the blue Jell-O according to package instructions but reduce water slightly for extra flavor intensity. Pour it evenly over the cooled cake.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Spread whipped topping over the set cake and decorate with strawberries and blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg