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Festive Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe Perfect for Holidays

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This festive red, white, and blue poke cake is a colorful, moist, and delicious dessert perfect for patriotic holidays like Fourth of July and Memorial Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (red)
  • 1 box (3 oz) blueberry gelatin (blue)
  • 2 cups boiling water (1 cup for each gelatin flavor)
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
  4. Prepare the strawberry and blueberry gelatin in separate bowls according to package instructions, using 1 cup of boiling water for each flavor. Stir until fully dissolved.
  5. Once the cake is cool, use a wooden spoon handle or chopstick to poke holes evenly across the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  6. Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin into half of the holes and the blueberry gelatin into the other half, ensuring the colors alternate. Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours or overnight for the flavors to soak in.
  7. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake, making sure to cover every corner.
  8. Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles generously over the whipped topping for the ultimate festive look.
  9. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

[‘When poking holes in the cake, don’t poke all the way through to the bottom to help the gelatin stay in the middle and top layers.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before adding the gelatin to avoid soggy spots.’, ‘Homemade whipped cream can be used instead of store-bought whipped topping for added freshness.’, ‘Chill the cake overnight for the best texture and flavor.’]

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Keywords: poke cake, red white and blue dessert, patriotic cake, Fourth of July dessert, Memorial Day dessert, easy cake recipe

Find it online: https://tempotaste.com/festive-red-white-and-blue-poke-cake-recipe-perfect-for-holidays/