Patriotic Poke Cake

The patriotic poke cake is a popular dessert in the United States, especially during holidays like Independence Day. Its colorful layers represent the American flag, making it a festive and delicious treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Patriotic Poke Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Vanilla cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water
• 1 box Strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cold water
• 1 container Whipped topping
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
5. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
6. In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
7. Add the cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
8. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the gelatin is set.
10. Once the cake has chilled, spread the whipped topping over the top.
11. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a patriotic design.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.