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Jello Poke Cake

A boxed white cake poked full of holes, soaked with strawberry Jell-O, chilled, and topped with whipped topping. Cool, creamy, and bright pink inside.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Rest
3 hr 15 min
Total
3 hr 50 min
Serves
15
Calories
205
Makes
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Directions

5 steps

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  1. Bake the cake

    Make the cake as the box directs and bake it in a 9x13-inch dish. Let it cool for 15 minutes.

  2. Poke holes

    Poke the cake all over with a fork, every ½ to 1 inch.

  3. Make the Jell-O

    Stir the Jell-O powder into the 1 cup boiling water until dissolved, then stir in the 1 cup cold water.

  4. Soak the cake

    Spoon the Jell-O over the cake a little at a time, letting it soak in, until it’s all absorbed.

  5. Chill and top

    Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, until set. Spread on the whipped topping just before serving.

Adapted from Jello Poke Cake by Kristyn Merkley on Lil' Luna.

Jello Poke Cake