Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe
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Patriotic Poke Cake

By: JELL-O 
"Serve this red, white, and blue cake with colorful fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • © KF Holdings. Used with permission.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Christine   view full review
DJDEMARCO commented that the cool whip was an insubstantial frosting for this layer cake; I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by Vicki   view full review
I did change the frosting to give it more body. Mix 4-8 oz ( I settled on 6 oz) softened...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Chickentarian   view full review
This was fun and festive and if everyone didn't comment on how well they liked it I'm not sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DJDEMARCO   view full review
I made this for an office 'Patriotic Luncheon'. Nothing special about the flavor of the cake....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Speckledwren   view full review
This cake was a wonderful and fun addition to my Fourth of July party. The kids loved it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JESSICABLAKE   view full review
This is a perfect summer recipe. Not too heavy and refreshing. My family thought it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2011 by Jill   view full review
This cake was a hit at a Memorial Day BBQ. Here are some tips that I think really helped it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2009 by Patty Cakes   view full review
Christine, I just read your review,thanks for the tip!!I also agree with you and DJD. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by LUCHAPROV   view full review
I was really worried about the cake as the blue jello was awful by itself. But I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by MissSusan   view full review
I really like this cake, and I normally don't even like white cake. The Jello-O gives it a...

 

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