Description
This Easter Poke Cake is a delightful blend of moist vanilla cake soaked in a vibrant fruit-flavored gelatin, topped with a fluffy whipped cream layer and colorful sprinkles. Each bite offers a burst of fruity sweetness, complemented by the creamy texture that melts in your mouth, making it a perfect festive treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Gelatin:
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry or raspberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping over the cake and decorate with sliced strawberries and sprinkles.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute the gelatin flavor with any fruit flavor of your choice, such as lemon or orange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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