Description
4th of July Patriotic Poke Cake is a festive dessert that captures the spirit of Independence Day with its vibrant colors and delightful flavors. This easy-to-make cake is infused with strawberry and blueberry Jell-O, creating a refreshing summer treat that’s perfect for picnics and barbecues. Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, it’s not only a delicious dessert but also a stunning centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 3 oz blueberry Jell-O
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix with eggs and milk until smooth. Pour into prepared dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Prepare both Jell-O flavors according to package instructions and pour over the cake.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake, then top with strawberries and blueberries. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg