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Colorful Jello Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This vibrant and fun Colorful Jello Poke Cake combines moist white cake layers infused with colorful Jell-O gelatin for a playful twist. Soft cake layers are pierced and soaked with two different flavors of Jell-O, creating a beautifully marbled effect inside. The cake is then chilled, layered, and frosted with fluffy Cool Whip, making it a refreshing and eye-catching dessert perfect for parties and family gatherings.

Ingredients

Cake Layers

  • 2 baked 9-inch white cake layers

Gelatin

  • 2 packages Jell-O (colors/flavors of choice)
  • 2 cups boiling water

Frosting

  • 12 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Layers: Place the two baked 9-inch white cake layers top side up in separate 9-inch round cake pans. Use a large fork to pierce the cake layers evenly at half-inch increments to allow the gelatin to soak in.
  2. Dissolve Gelatin: In two separate bowls, stir 1 cup of boiling water into each package of Jell-O. Mix for about 2 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  3. Pour Gelatin Over Cakes: Carefully pour one flavor of gelatin evenly over one cake layer and the other flavor over the second cake layer. Ensure even coverage so the gelatin seeps into the pierced holes.
  4. Chill Cakes: Refrigerate both cake layers for 3 hours to let the gelatin set fully and infuse into the cake.
  5. Unmold First Cake Layer: Dip one cake pan into warm water for 10 seconds to loosen the cake. Gently invert the pan onto a serving plate to unmold the first cake layer.
  6. Frost First Layer: Spread 1 cup of Cool Whip evenly over the surface of the first cake layer.
  7. Unmold Second Layer: Repeat the warming and unmolding process with the second cake layer, then carefully place it on top of the frosted first layer.
  8. Frost Second Layer: Use the remaining Cool Whip to frost the top and sides of the assembled cake completely.
  9. Garnish: Add any desired garnishes such as fresh fruit, sprinkles, or extra whipped topping. Serve chilled for best results.

Notes

  • Choose contrasting colors and flavors of Jell-O for a more visually striking effect inside the cake.
  • Make sure the cake layers are cooled completely before piercing and pouring gelatin to prevent melting or sogginess.
  • For easier unmolding, carefully dip the cake pans in warm water just enough to loosen the cake without melting the gelatin.
  • This cake is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Feel free to substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if desired for a fresher taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/colorful-jello-poke-cake-recipe/