Description
A moist, flavorful cake infused with festive colors and tastes, this Christmas Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your holiday celebrations. With layers of sweet gelatin poked through fluffy cake and topped with whipped cream, it’s a hit at any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus required ingredients: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package red gelatin (e.g., strawberry)
- 1 package green gelatin (e.g., lime)
- 1 cup boiling water (divided)
- 1 cup cold water (divided)
- 1 container whipped topping
- Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Bake the cake as directed and let it cool slightly.
- Poke holes across the cake, then pour prepared red and green gelatin over the cake.
- Chill until set, then spread whipped topping and decorate.
Notes
- For a twist, add peppermint extract to the whipped topping.
- Ensure cake is cooled before adding gelatin for best absorption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 4g