Holiday-Inspired Poke Cake Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Holiday-Inspired Poke Cake! A delightful white cake infused with colorful gelatin, topped with a minty whipped cream and adorned with festive sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas or any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (plus chill time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Gelatin Layer:
- 1 box (3 oz) cherry or raspberry gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
For the Topping:
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles (for garnish)
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven and prepare the white cake mix according to package directions. Bake and cool for 15 minutes.
- Create Holes: Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes all over the cake.
- Make Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water, then add cold water. Pour over the cake.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare Topping: Mix whipped topping with peppermint extract and food coloring. Spread over the cake.
- Garnish: Decorate with crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, choose bold gelatin flavors and consider adding food coloring.
- Cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
