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A plate of a slice of Christmas cake topped with Cool Whip, and full of red and green jello coloring.

Christmas Poke Cake

This Christmas Poke Cake is the ultimate easy holiday dessert. It starts with a fluffy white cake that is soaked with red and green Jell-O, and topped with a fluffy whipped topping, and Christmas sprinkles. The pokes of color are so bright and fun, and its perfect for holiday parties!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Jello Poke Cake, Christmas Poke Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 oz White Cake Mix
  • eggs, water, and oil as listed on the box
  • 1 cup boiling water (divided)
  • 1.5 oz Lime Jello (Powder Only)
  • 1.5 oz Cherry Jello (Powder Only)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (divided)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the cake mix in a large mixing bowl, with the eggs, water, and oil as listed on the box directions. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan, and bake in the oven according to package directions, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 15 oz White Cake Mix , eggs, water, and oil as listed on the box
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for 30 minutes.
  • Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a small pot. Add the Lime Jello to a small bowl, and the Cherry to another. Pour 1/2 cup of hot water into each and stir until dissolved. 1 cup boiling water, 1.5 oz Lime Jello , 1.5 oz Cherry Jello
  • Add 1/4 cup of cold water to each bowl, and stir it in. 1/2 cup cold water
  • Poke holes all over the top of the cake using the bottom of a wooden spoon, a kabob stick, or a straw, about 1 inch apart from each other.
  • Carefully pour the liquid Jello into the holes, alternating red, and green, on every other hole. The easiest way to do this is with a squeeze bottle if you have one (or a straw with your finger suctioning the liquid up, works too).
  • Cover the cake and place it in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
  • Spread the Cool Whip over the top of the cooled cake evenly. Cover the cake again and place it in the fridge for another 1-2 hours, or overnight. 8 oz Cool Whip
  • Top with festive sprinkles and slice into pieces, and serve cake cold. Christmas sprinkles

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg