PATRIOTIC POKE CAKE (EASY 4TH OF JULY RED WHITE AND BLUE CAKE)
This Patriotic Poke Cake is a festive red, white, and blue dessert made with fluffy cake, fruity gelatin, and creamy whipped topping. It’s an easy, colorful 4th of July treat that’s perfect for parties and summer celebrations.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon handle
- Whisk
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Cake Base:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Poke Filling:
- 1 box blue raspberry gelatin
- 1 box strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water divided
Topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
Bake Cake:
- Prepare cake batter according to box instructions and bake in a 9x13-inch pan. Let cool slightly.
Poke Holes:
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the warm cake.
Prepare Gelatin:
- Dissolve strawberry and blue raspberry gelatin in separate bowls with boiling water.
Fill Cake:
- Carefully pour gelatin into the holes, alternating colors for a patriotic effect.
Chill:
- Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours until fully set.
Add Topping:
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
Decorate & Serve:
- Top with strawberries and blueberries in a red, white, and blue pattern. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use white cake for best color contrast.
- Let gelatin fully absorb before adding topping.
- Great make-ahead 4th of July dessert.