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Delicious Patriotic Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe with Easy Cool Whip Topping

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A festive and easy-to-make poke cake featuring white cake soaked with strawberry gelatin, topped with Cool Whip and fresh berries for a light, refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • White cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • Strawberry gelatin mix (3 oz / 85 g package)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • Cool Whip topping (16 oz / 454 g tub)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (150 g)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (150 g)
  • Optional: white chocolate chips or shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  5. Dissolve the strawberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool slightly but not set.
  6. Use a skewer or fork to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cooled cake, going halfway through the cake.
  7. Slowly pour the cooled but still liquid gelatin evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  8. Spread the entire tub of Cool Whip evenly over the gelatin-set cake. Smooth gently with a spatula.
  9. Decorate with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries. Add optional white chocolate chips or shredded coconut if desired.
  10. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not pour hot gelatin over warm cake to avoid sogginess. Cool cake completely before poking holes and adding gelatin. Chill cake thoroughly to set gelatin and Cool Whip topping. Using a thicker skewer tip helps create bigger holes for better gelatin absorption. The cake tastes better if made a day ahead.

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, red white and blue cake, Cool Whip topping, summer dessert, easy cake recipe

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