Description
4th of July Patriotic Poke Cake is a stunning, festive dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of strawberry and blueberry with a moist vanilla cake. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for summer celebrations and will impress your guests with its eye-catching colors and delightful taste. Each slice offers a burst of fruity sweetness, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries, making it a must-have at any Independence Day gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jello
- 1 package (3 oz) blueberry Jello
- 2 cups whipped cream topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, water, and oil. Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes evenly across the cake surface using a fork.
- Prepare strawberry Jello as directed on the package; pour over half of the holes. Repeat with blueberry Jello on the remaining holes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to infuse.
- Spread whipped cream topping over the chilled cake and decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg