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Patriotic Poke Cake: A Festive Treat You’ll Love!

A festive and delicious Patriotic Poke Cake perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
  5. 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.
  6. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  7. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  8. 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.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. After chilling, prepare the blueberry gelatin according to package instructions and pour it over the cake. Refrigerate again for at least 1 hour.
  11. Spread the whipped topping over the top of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a patriotic design.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

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.

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