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Easy Creamy Jello Poke Cake with Cool Whip Frosting

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A quick and easy poke cake made with boxed yellow cake mix, flavored Jello, and light Cool Whip frosting. Perfect for last-minute gatherings and potlucks, this creamy, fruity dessert is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 small box Jello gelatin mix (3 oz), any flavor (strawberry or raspberry recommended)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed (dairy-free alternative optional)
  • Optional: 3.4 oz instant pudding mix (vanilla or cheesecake flavor)
  • Optional: fresh fruit for garnish (sliced strawberries or blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and pourable.
  3. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While the cake bakes, dissolve Jello powder in boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside to cool slightly but not set.
  5. Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Using a toothpick or skewer, poke holes about every 1 inch all over the cake.
  6. Slowly pour the warm Jello over the cake, filling the holes evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the Jello to set.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat thawed Cool Whip with instant pudding mix (if using) until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  8. Spread the Cool Whip frosting evenly over the chilled cake. Decorate with fresh fruit slices if desired.
  9. Chill the cake for another hour before serving to let the frosting set and flavors meld.
  10. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not skip poking enough holes to allow Jello to soak fully. Use boiling water to dissolve Jello powder completely. Let Jello cool slightly before pouring to avoid soggy cake. Chill cake for at least 2 hours for best texture. Use pudding mix for richer frosting but it is optional. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing.

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Keywords: poke cake, jello poke cake, easy dessert, cool whip frosting, party dessert, quick cake, creamy cake, potluck dessert

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