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Patriotic Poke Cake

SUBMITTED BY: JELL-O 

"Serve this red, white, and blue cake with colorful fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 baked 9-inch round white cake layers, cooled
  • 2 cups boiling water, divided
  • 1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Gelatin, any red flavor
  • 1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
  • 1 (8 ounce) container COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place cake layers, top sides up, in 2 clean 9-inch round cake pans. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  2. Stir 1 cup of the boiling water into red and Berry Blue gelatin in separate bowls 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Carefully pour red gelatin over 1 cake layer and Berry Blue gelatin over second cake layer. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  3. Dip 1 cake pan 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 sides of cake with remaining whipped topping.
  4. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.
  • © KF Holdings. Used with permission.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 29, 2009 by Christine 
DJDEMARCO commented that the cool whip was an insubstantial frosting for this layer cake; I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by DJDEMARCO 
I made this for an office 'Patriotic Luncheon'. Nothing special about the flavor of the cake.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JESSICABLAKE 
This is a perfect summer recipe. Not too heavy and refreshing. My family thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 5, 2008 by jdove 
This cake turned out good and I was worried that no one would try it over all the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2007 by jenn158 
This cake tasted ok, nothing special about it. It was very cute and patriotic for our 4th of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on may 31, 2005 by Libby 
Definitely a fun cake to make! Nice and moist for a refreshing summer treat! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2009 by Avon lady 
Christine, I just read your review,thanks for the tip!!I also agree with you and DJD. I will... MORE


 
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