Best 9 Cherry Jello Cake Recipes
In the realm of sweet indulgences, cherry jello cake stands out as a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of cherries with the jiggly texture of jello and the comforting taste of cake. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a casual gathering, or simply a craving for something sweet. With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and ease of preparation, cherry jello cake is sure to be a hit among people of all ages.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
POKE CAKE III
This is a delicious cake that is really tasty. Poke holes in a white cake, pour fruit flavored gelatin over that, then top it off with cherry pie filling and whipped topping.
Provided by JWOODBURY
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for one 9x13 inch cake. Remove cake from oven. Poke holes at once down through cake with a fork. Holes should be at 1 inch intervals.
- While the cake cools, combine the gelatin with boiling water. Pour gelatin mixture over the cake. Top with the cherry pie filling, then cover with whipped topping. Refrigerate cake for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
BOX-MIX JELLO CAKE
Make and share this Box-Mix Jello Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Gelatin
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake cake according to package directions in 13 x 9 pan (use all egg whites).
- Cool awhile.
- Dissolve jello in boiling water.
- Poke holes all over cake with large utility fork.
- Spoon jello evenly over cake.
- Refrigerate at least a couple of hours.
- Prepare pudding as directed on package for pudding.
- Chill awhile.
- Spread pudding evenly over cake.
- Chill.
- Spread Cool Whip over top of cake and garnish with strawberries.
CHERRY DREAM CAKE
I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is adding a package of cherry gelatin to a boxed cake mix! -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour gelatin over cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with the pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHERRY DREAM POKE CAKE
If you haven't tried or made a poke cake, or are looking for the perfect holiday dessert, then do we have something special for you! This Cherry Dream Poke Cake recipe makes for a heavenly treat, a white cake infused and topped with delicious cherry flavors. Just make sure to grab a slice while you can, because once this is served, it won't last long!
Provided by Rada Cutlery
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Using a greased 13″ by 9″ baking pan, bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool on rack for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Dissolve gelatin package in 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
- Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer, being sure to get holes around the edges.
- Pour gelatin across cake. Let sit for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 package cream cheese until fluffy.
- Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
- Carefully spread over cake.
- Top with 1 can cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
CHERRY COKE JELLO
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with two layers foil.
- Pour the cola in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, until boiling hot.
- Whisk in the gelatin until dissolved. Pour into the lined pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- To serve: lift Jell-O out of pan by lifting the foil lining. Invert onto serving plate and peel away foil. Cut into shapes or cubes.
CHERRY POKE CAKE
Poke cakes are so fun, and this Cherry Poke Cake is no exception. Easier to make than just a white cake with cherry filling, and more delicious too!
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
- Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Combine cherry gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water.
- Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch.
- Carefully pour gelatin over the cake making sure it can get into all the holes.
- Cover and place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
- Spread over cake.
- Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds and of course, additional whipped cream.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 285 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHAMPAGNE CHERRY POKE CAKE
Everyone loves poke cake. It's a great vintage recipe that stands the test of time. I love it for celebrations like New Year's Eve!
Provided by Beth
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake the cake mix according to the directions on the package, however substitute the water for champagne, so if your box calls for 2/3 cup water use 2/3 cup champagne.
- Allow the cake to completely cool before poking holes.
- Once cooled, use a straw to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Combine the cherry jello mix and boiling water, and stir until dissolved.
- Add in the cold water, and stir again.
- Pour the jello mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes you created.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Before serving, top the cake with cool whip and garnish each piece with a cherry dipped in gold sprinkles.
- Pour the gold sprinkles in a very small bowl.
- Wash and dry the cherries. Melt 1 square of white chocolate candiquik with vegetable shortening in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds on 50% power. Continue to microwave on 50% power in 20 second intervals until the chocolate is melted.
- Dip one cherry at a time in the melted chocolate, allowing the excess chocolate to fall back into the bowl.
- Then dip each cherry into the bowl with gold sprinkles. You may have to shake or rotate the sprinkles to get them to cover all of the chocolate. Place on a plate to harden until your ready to use them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRAWBERRY JELLO CAKE (ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS)
This refreshing strawberry Jello cake is your new favorite n-bake dessert. With just Jello, Cool Whip, & fresh strawberries, it's summertime in a slice!
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place 6 ounces of jello mix in a large bowl. Stir in one cup of hot boiling water, followed by one cup of cold water.
- Stir everything until all jello mix is melted. Place the mixture into refrigerator and let the jello set slightly.
- Mix the Cool Whip into the Jello. Stir to combine until smooth and creamy.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and transfer the cool whip mixture into the pan. Cut the strawberries in half and place them along the rim of the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes.
- Combine 1 cup of boiled water with 3 ounces of Jello. Place the mixture in the fridge until it cools down to room temperature.
- Pour the Jello mixture over the Cool Whip mixture and allow it to set completely in the fridge.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan. Keep it refrigerated until it's ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 113 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHERRY POKE CAKE RECIPE
Cherry poke cake recipe is so moist and delicious with a ton of cherry flavor. Make this easy dessert! The entire family will enjoy this luscious cake.
Provided by Desserts on a Dime
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil and almond extract until smooth
- Spread evenly into baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes
- Combine gelatin and boiling water and stir about 2 minutes until dissolved, add cold water
- Using a wooden skewer or large fork, poke holes into cake about every 1/2 inch
- Carefully pour gelatin over the cake
- Place in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight
- Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want the frosting.
- Spread over cake
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve
- Store leftovers in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap
- Serve with fresh cherries, canned cherries or sliced almonds
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Using a springform pan allows for easy removal of the cake once it's chilled and set.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing them together. This will help them combine smoothly and evenly.
- Be careful not to overbeat the whipped cream. You want it to be stiff enough to hold its shape, but not so stiff that it becomes grainy.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.
Conclusion:
The Cherry Jello Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cherries, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy whipped cream is sure to please everyone. With its impressive presentation and delicious flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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