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Easy Christmas Jello Poke Cake

A slice of colorful christmas poke cake featuring green and red jello layers, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
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Compose a festive dessert for your holiday table with this simple Christmas Jello Poke Cake. This recipe uses a box mix for ease and features bright red and green layers for holiday appeal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 ounces strawberry Jello (red)
  • 3 ounces lime Jello (green)
  • 1 cup cold water (divided)
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Holiday sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake according to the box directions, but use only the ingredients listed on the box. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. While the cake cools, prepare the Jello. In separate bowls, dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1/2 cup of boiling water each. Stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Stir 1/4 cup of cold water into each Jello mixture. Set both bowls aside at room temperature to cool until they reach a thick, syrupy consistency, about 30 to 45 minutes. Do not let them set fully.
  4. Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Poke all the way to the bottom of the cake.
  5. Carefully pour the strawberry Jello mixture evenly over the entire cake surface, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  6. Repeat the process, pouring the lime Jello mixture evenly over the cake.
  7. Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the Jello to set and soak into the cake.
  8. Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the set cake.
  9. Sprinkle generously with holiday sprinkles. Slice and serve this moist Christmas treat.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cake, you can substitute the cold water in the Jello mixture with 1/2 cup of vodka or white rum, though this is optional.
  • If you want a richer topping, use a mixture of 4 ounces of cream cheese softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 cup of whipped topping instead of plain whipped topping.
  • To achieve distinct red and green layers, pour one color of Jello, chill for 30 minutes until slightly firm, then pour the second color on top.

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