Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 eggs eggs
• 0.33 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup cold water
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Instructions

1. First, gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil. Using an electric mixer, start on low speed until the mixture is just moistened. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat for a full 2 minutes. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
3. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, typically around 24 to 29 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely, which should take at least 30 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, pour the cold water. Sprinkle the gelatin mix evenly over the surface of the water. Let it stand until the gelatin has softened, approximately 1 minute. Add the boiling water and stir continuously until the gelatin granules are completely dissolved.
5. Using a skewer or a fork, poke holes generously all over the surface of the cake. Carefully pour the prepared gelatin mixture into these holes, ensuring it seeps into the cake. Refrigerate the cake until the gelatin is fully set, which usually takes about 1 hour, but can be left for up to 6 hours.
6. Evenly spread the whipped topping over the entire surface of the cake, creating a smooth and creamy layer.
7. Serve and enjoy your delicious Jello poke cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 26 g
• Sodium Content: 286 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 42 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g