Description
A festive and delicious Patriotic Poke Cake perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 (3-ounce) box blueberry gelatin
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Fresh blueberries, 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, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 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.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the strawberry gelatin until dissolved. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- After chilling, prepare the blueberry gelatin according to package instructions and pour it over the cake. Refrigerate again for at least 1 hour.
- Spread the whipped topping over the top of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a patriotic design.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try using different flavored gelatins like lime or orange for a summer theme.
- You can also substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg