Description

Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning 4th of July Patriotic Poke Cake! Bursting with vibrant red and blue colors, this delightful dessert features a moist vanilla cake soaked in sweet gelatin and topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries. It’s the perfect centerpiece for summer barbecues and family gatherings, offering a delicious mix of flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
3 oz red gelatin powder (cherry or raspberry)
3 oz blue gelatin powder (blue raspberry)
2 cups whipped topping
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and water until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Use a fork to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
Prepare each gelatin according to package instructions, then pour half of the red gelatin over one side of the cake and half of the blue over the other.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set. Spread whipped topping evenly on top and decorate with strawberries and blueberries before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in lemon zest into the whipped topping. Customize your poke cake by using different flavored gelatins or additional fruits like raspberries or blackberries.