Best 7 Jell O Poke Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful treat of a Jell-O Poke Cake, a captivating dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of Jell-O with the moist, fluffy texture of a delectable cake. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a beloved choice for joyous occasions, potlucks, and dessert gatherings. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Jell-O Poke Cake, ensuring each bite is a celebration of sweet indulgence.

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JELLO POKE CAKE



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Make and share this Jello Poke Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IAcupcake

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 pieces, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
egg, water, oil as needed to make cake
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely.
  • Poke cake with a fork. Mix jello with boiling water until dissolved. Mix in cold water. Pour over cake. Top with cool whip. Keep in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.1, Protein 2.7

OLD-FASHIONED JELL-O POKE CAKE RECIPE



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Old-fashioned Jell-o poke cake isn't just fun to say (try it five times fast), but it's also fun to make and eat -- and Erin Johnson is here to show you how!

Provided by Erin Johnson,Mashed Staff

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box white cake mix
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 box strawberry jello
3 cups water, divided
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix the cake mix with the eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes while you make the Jell-o.
  • Prepare the Jell-o by mixing the contents of the box with 1 cup of boiling water. Once dissolved, add 1 cup of cold water.
  • Using a fork, poke holes in the cake about every ½ inch. Pour the prepared Jell-o over the cake, then refrigerate for 2 hours or until all the Jell-o has absorbed into the cake.
  • Immediately before serving, cover the top of the cake with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Fat 23 g fat, Fiber 0 g fiber, Protein 5 g protein, SaturatedFat 5 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 411 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY POKE CAKE



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While this is certainly one of our prettiest poke cakes, don't let its impressive looks intimidate you. This sensational strawberry poke cake only takes 15 minutes of prep and six ingredients to make. A tender-crumbed white cake is poked and filled with strawberry Jell-O™ so each slice boasts a vibrant interior. Top with fluffy frosting and fresh strawberries for a dessert that's truly ready to party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 cup boiling water
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ red decorating gel
12 fresh strawberries, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Poke cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon or tines of meat fork halfway into cake. Carefully pour strawberry gelatin evenly over top of cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Spread frosting over top of cake. Drizzle red decorating gel over frosting. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each piece of cake with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 363 mg

GELATIN POKE CAKE



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Watch our Gelatin Poke Cake video and to find out why it's called poke cake. Using a fork to poke this cake made with JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping allows the cake to absorb plenty of fruity JELL-O flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch pan. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Frost cake with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6469 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CAKE



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Make and share this Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (5/8 ounce) jell-o sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
16 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to instructions on box for a 13x9-inch cake. As soon as cake comes out of the oven, poke holes in it with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, mix strawberry gelatin with 2 cups boiling water, stirring well to dissolve. Cool slightly.
  • Pour gelatin over the cake and chill until set.
  • Mix strawberries with sugar.
  • Top cake with the strawberries, juice and all, then Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

JELL-O® POKE CAKE



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An old Southern recipe passed down through my grandmother. You can vary the flavor of gelatin used in order to get a specific color for any holiday, e.g. lime for St. Patrick's day. You can top this cake with berries, sprinkles, or any topping of your choice.

Provided by mollie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Poke Cake Recipes

Time 7h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cold water
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¼ cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mix on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add boiling water and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
  • Poke holes all over the cake using a fork. Pour gelatin mix into the holes. Refrigerate cake until gelatin is set, up to 6 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 26 g

JELL-O BERRY BLUE POKE CAKE



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Party at your house? Put fun on the menu with this yummy poke cake made with JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 round yellow cake layers (9 inch), cooled
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place cakes, top sides up, in clean 9-inch round pans; pierce with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Carefully pour over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Dip bottoms of cake pans in warm water 10 sec.; unmold cakes. Fill and frost cake layers with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cake mix: A white or yellow cake mix is a good choice for Jell-O poke cake, as it will allow the Jell-O flavor to shine through. You can also use a chocolate cake mix, but be sure to use a light-colored Jell-O flavor, such as lemon or lime.
  • Make the Jell-O according to the package directions. Be sure to let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake.
  • Poke holes in the cake before pouring the Jell-O. This will help the Jell-O to soak into the cake and create a more even distribution of flavor.
  • Chill the cake before serving. This will help the Jell-O to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Garnish the cake with whipped cream, fruit, or sprinkles before serving. This will add a festive touch and make the cake even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Jell-O poke cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with partygoers. With its moist cake, creamy Jell-O filling, and colorful toppings, it's a dessert that will please people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dessert, give Jell-O poke cake a try!

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