Jello Poke Cake
Jello poke cake is cool, creamy, and perfect for any get-together. With a cake mix shortcut, it's extra easy and preps in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Chill Time3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Lil' Luna
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus any ingredients listed on box
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O, (or raspberry or cherry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, (or 2 cups whipped cream)
Prepare cake as directed on the box and bake in a 9-x-13-inch baking dish. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Poke cake with a fork at ½-1-inch intervals.
Use hot and cold water to make Jell-O as directed on the package.
Spoon Jell-O liquid over the cake gradually until it is all absorbed.
Chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Top with whipped topping right before serving.
Recipe Tips:
- White cake pairs well with all flavors of jello making it easy to change the flavor.
- Only add 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of cold water to Jell-O powder.
- Plan ahead to allow enough time for the cake to chill and allow the jello to set.
- Use a white cake made from scratch, a box mix, or a plain store-bought white cake. Just poke holes, add Jell-O, and chill.
Cupcakes. Use foil cupcake liners and make cupcakes according to the directions on the box. Once the cupcakes have cooled, poke them with a fork or skewer. Use a soup spoon to drizzle Jell-o into the holes and chill.
Store. Because of the jello, keep the cake cold. Tightly cover the cake with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days, or wrap it again with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
Make Ahead. Because of the Jell-O, this cake needs to be refrigerated. It can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Just make sure to keep it tightly covered.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.001mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.05IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.001mg