RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOURTH OF JULY POKE CAKE
Our Fourth of July cake screams red, white and wow! This tasty red white and blue poke cake can be made ahead of time and is perfectly on-theme for any Fourth of July festivity. The combination of fruity-infused delight and creamy white chocolate pudding mixture is so good, you'll want to lick the spoon. Complete this star-studded, Fourth of July poke cake with freshly sliced, beautiful strawberries and blueberries. With a cake that looks this good, the fireworks will not be the only thing on display!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes.
- With tines of fork, poke holes almost to bottom of warm cake about every 1/2 inch. In medium bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Carefully pour mixture evenly over top of cake. Refrigerate, loosely covered, at least 3 hours but no longer than 12 hours until serving time.
- In large bowl, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk until blended and smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Drop by spoonfuls over top of cake; carefully spread until even. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of cake to look like flag. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
4TH OF JULY POKE CAKE RECIPE
If you are looking for a patriotic and super easy dessert, this 4th of July poke cake recipe is the one to try! With only a few ingredients, it is so easy.
Provided by Desserts on a Dime
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix as directed and bake in a 9x13 pan. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Poke cake with the end of a wooden spoon throughout the cake. I spaced the holes about 1" apart on the cake.
- Prepare both jell-o mixes as directed on the back in the box in separate bowls.
- Then take turn spooning the jello mixes over the cake alternating the flavors per rows on the cake. Only use 1/2 half of each of the jello mixes as the full amounts are not needed.
- Then chill the cake for 3 to 4 hours in a refrigerator and top with the cool whip.
- Sprinkle the top with your favorite 4th of July sprinkles! Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY POKE CAKE
A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. -Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks., For strawberry gelatin, in a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until berries are soft. Strain into a small bowl, pressing berries lightly; discard pulp. Add gelatin to syrup, stirring to dissolve completely. Cool to room temperature. Repeat steps to make blueberry gelatin., Using a wooden skewer, pierce tops of cakes to within 1 inch of edge; twist skewer gently to make slightly larger holes. Gradually pour cooled strawberry mixture over 1 cake, being careful to fill each hole. Repeat with blueberry mixture and remaining cake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Run a knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Remove strawberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup whipped cream., Remove blueberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake over whipped cream layer. Frost top and sides with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- For the perfect poke cake, use a moist and fluffy cake base. A box cake mix or your favorite homemade cake recipe will work great.
- Use a variety of fruits for your filling. Fresh berries, peaches, and pineapple are all great options.
- Be sure to poke the holes in the cake all the way to the bottom. This will allow the pudding filling to soak in evenly.
- For a richer flavor, use a homemade pudding filling instead of a store-bought mix.
- Garnish your cake with whipped cream, sprinkles, or fresh fruit before serving.
Conclusion:
A red, white, and blue poke cake is a festive and delicious dessert that is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration. With its moist cake base, creamy pudding filling, and patriotic colors, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone.
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