Description
A festive and colorful Christmas Jello Poke Cake that will excite your holiday guests with its vibrant layers and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (3-ounce) package of red Jello (strawberry or cherry)
- 1 (3-ounce) package of green Jello (lime)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Sprinkles or crushed candy canes 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, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the Jello. In two separate bowls, dissolve the red Jello in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Repeat with the green Jello in another bowl.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the red Jello evenly over half of the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Then, pour the green Jello over the other half in the same manner.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the Jello is set.
- Once set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake. Garnish with sprinkles or crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for regular milk in the cake batter.
- You can use different flavors of Jello to match your holiday theme or personal preference, such as blue raspberry or orange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg