4th of July Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
- 2 (3-ounce) packages red Jello (strawberry or cherry flavor)
- 2 (3-ounce) packages blue Jello (blueberry flavor)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 can of buttercream frosting
- Old Glory Sprinkle Mix
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to the package instructions.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
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Prepare the Jello:
- In separate bowls, dissolve each package of Jello in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Stir for about 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of cold water into each bowl of Jello.
- Let the Jello cool to room temperature but not set.
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Poke the Holes:
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
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Add the Jello:
- Carefully pour the red Jello over half of the cake, making sure to fill the holes.
- Pour the blue Jello over the other half of the cake, filling the holes.
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Chill the Cake:
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the Jello to set.
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Decorate the Cake:
- Spread the canned buttercream frosting over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle the Old Glory Sprinkle Mix over the buttercream frosting to decorate the cake in a festive 4th of July or Memorial Day theme.
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Serve:
- Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your patriotic Jello Poke Cake!
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