Description
A colorful and festive poke cake made with gelatin and whipped topping, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz) red gelatin (like strawberry or cherry)
- 1 package (3 oz) green gelatin (like lime)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork or a skewer.
- Prepare the red gelatin according to package instructions and pour it over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Repeat with the green gelatin, pouring it over the cake in a similar manner.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Once set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
- Garnish with festive sprinkles or decorations before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled.
- Feel free to use any flavor of gelatin for a different taste.
- Great for holiday parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg