Description

Christmas Poke Cake is a festive, colorful dessert made with white cake infused with red and green gelatin, topped with whipped topping and sprinkles. It’s fun, easy to make, and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
1 (3 oz) package red gelatin (cherry or strawberry flavor)
1 (3 oz) package green gelatin (lime flavor)
2 cups boiling water (1 cup for each gelatin flavor)
1 cup cold water (½ cup for each gelatin flavor)
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar (optional, for decoration)

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Instructions

Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare cake batter as directed and pour into prepared dish.
Bake according to package directions. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake surface, about 1 inch apart.
Prepare red and green gelatin separately by mixing each with 1 cup boiling water and ½ cup cold water.
Carefully pour the red gelatin into half the holes and green gelatin into the remaining holes, alternating colors for a festive pattern.
Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 3–4 hours, or until gelatin is fully set.
Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
Decorate with holiday sprinkles or colored sugar as desired.
Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use a white cake mix to let the red and green colors shine through.Let the gelatin set completely for the best texture and visual effect.Add crushed peppermint or flavored whipped topping for extra holiday flair.Always keep the cake refrigerated due to the gelatin and whipped topping.Make ahead for stress-free holiday entertaining—just add topping before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 240
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg