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Black Cherry JELL-O Poke Cake

By: JELL-O 
"Black cherry JELL-O creates jewel-like patterns in white cake layers for an easy, elegant dessert."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 baked 9-inch round white cake layers, cooled
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Brand Black Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Place both cake layers, top-sides up, in clean 9-inch round cake pans. Pierce layers evenly with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  2. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour evenly over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  3. Dip one of the cake pans in warm water 10 seconds; unmold onto serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of the whipped topping. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Decorate as desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by KimberMc   view full review
This is a family favorite, and I use this recipe all the time. I like using a variety of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by happy5717   view full review
I use Instant Vanilla Pudding as a topping on my jello poke cake. Might want to try this but,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by SSgtsdaisy   view full review
This cake is SOOO good! I used strawberry Jello instead of the black cherry. I'm sure you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by JLSolinski   view full review
This is soooo good....cool, light and refreshing. Everytime I make this people rave; they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy, pretty AND delicious! What else could I ask for in a cake. I used regular jello...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by BlueberryPirakka   view full review
When I was growing up, Jell-O Poke cakes were popular, and I enjoyed making them. However, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by NannyTerp   view full review
This cake was awesome...I took it to a 4th of July BBQ and young and old loved it...my husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by Elisa    view full review
This is a super easy recipe and very refreshing too!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Nidda   view full review
I surprised my mom with this cake for her birthday. Everyone really enjoyed it. It's super...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by mamadodi   view full review
My family loves this Jello cake especially with strawberry Jello. This is much much better...

 

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