Raspberry Poke Cake

A slice of jelo poke cake on a white dessert plate.

5 from 2 votes

A delicious easy dessert for your family and friends, perfect for gatherings, parties or a delightful afternoon treat. You will not stop at one slice.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Chill time2 hrs

Total Time2 hrs 45 mins

Course: cakes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal

Servings: servings

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Amira

Equipment

2 mixing bowls
1 13x9 inch cake pan
1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 box super moist vanilla cake mix you will also need the ingredients to make it.
1 box raspberry jello 3oz
¾ cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
2 cups whipping cream
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix optional
Fresh raspberries optional

Instructions

Prepare and bake cake in a 13x9 inch baking pan according to package directions.
Let the cake cool down for 20-30 minutes.

While the cake is baking:

Add whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and pudding mix if using whip until mixture thickens. Cover and refrigerate.
Mix together jello powder, boiling water until the jello dissolves. Mix in cold water.
After the cake has cooled, poke several holies in the cake using the handle of a rounded wooden spoon or fork.
Ladle jello mixture evenly over the cake, cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
When ready to serve, spread the whipping cream mixture over the top evenly and decorate with fresh raspberries, if desired.

Notes

Time saving tip: Use a container of frozen whipped topping to top the cake. Make sure to thaw before using.

Storage:

Cover leftover poke cake tightly or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 5-6 days.
For best taste, freezing is not recommended.

Variations

This cake is fabulous with any cake mix.
Try this with chocolate cake mix and cherry jello.
Orange jello, mandarin orange with white cake mix for an orange creamsicle like cake.
Lemon cake mix, blueberry jello topped with whipped cream and blueberry pie filling.
Make it a zingers cake and top with with coconut flakes.
Prepare a packet of instant vanilla pudding and spread over the cake before the whipped cream layer.
Also try mixing raspberry jello box with the whipped cream and frost the cake with it.
Mix some fresh fruits into the whipped cream.
You can use powdered whipping cream like dream whip and use fruit juice to make it.

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