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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Poke the Holes:
   • Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
4. 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.
5. Chill the Cake:
   • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the Jello to set.
6. 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.
7. Serve:
   • Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your patriotic Jello Poke Cake!