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Jello Poke Cake is perfect to serve for special events. If you’re hosting a crowd with kids, this dessert will be a hit. Between my two boys, it is usually gone within a few days.

Slice of Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

Jello Poke Cake is versatile; depending on the event you are hosting, you can switch out the jello flavors. For the 4th of July, we like to do red and blue, for bright birthday parties, we mix up several colors. Top off the jello cake with fruit on top for extra flavor and garnish.

What is the Jello Poke Cake

The Poke Cake is a sponge cake. Once baked, the cake is poked with holes all over the top and poured with jello liquid over the holes. The top is then decorated with Cool Whip or whipping cream.

Slice of Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

Tips for Making the Jello Poke Cake

  • Make homemade whipped cream or just use the store bought Cool Whip to simplify the process.
  • To simplify the process you can use the boxed cake mix, although I like to use my old time favorite homemade sponge cake recipe.
  • Adjust the jello color and flavor for each event. Add different fruits on top to color coordinate.
  • For best results, let the cake rest overnight in the refrigerator.

Other Jello Cake Recipes to Try

Recipe

Slice of Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

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Servings
12 servings
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Jello Poke Cake is perfect to serve for special events. If you’re hosting a crowd with kids, this dessert will be a hit. Between my two boys, it is usually gone within a few days.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Combine eggs together with sugar; whisk mixture until it’s light and airy.
    Sponge cake ingredients
  • Using a spatula, in small portions fold in flour to the egg mixture. Use the folding motion to keep the mixture airy. Grease the 9×13 baking sheet and pour the cake batter into the baking sheet.
    Cake batter in the making
  • Bake the sponge cake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Once the cake is ready, the toothpick should come out clean from the cake. Let the sponge cake cool to a room temperature and poke holes in it. Prepare the jello according to the package instructions. 
    Sponge cake on a baking sheet with jello
  • Once the jello fully cools to the room temperature, pour the jello mixture over the sponge cake. Cover the top of the cake with Cool Whip.
    Sponge cake with jello and whipping cream
  • Let the cake rest for at least a few hours before serving. 
    Slice of Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Sugars 18g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2.8%
Calcium 2.7%
Iron 4.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted February 13, 2019

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.