Colorful Jello Poke Cake
A layered white cake pierced and soaked with colorful Jell-O mixtures, topped with Cool Whip for a bright, easy poke cake.
Equipment
- 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- large fork
- heatproof bowls
- Refrigerator
- Serving plate
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 baked9-inch white cake layers
- 2 cupsboiling water
- 2 packagesJell-Ocolors/flavors of choice
- 12 ouncesCool Whip
Instructions
Instructions
- Place each baked 9-inch white cake layer top side up in a separate 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pierce each cake layer all over with a large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
- In two separate heatproof bowls, stir 1 package of Jell-O into 1 cup boiling water in each bowl; stir for 2 minutes or until dissolved.
- Carefully and slowly pour one gelatin mixture evenly over one pierced cake layer and pour the other gelatin mixture over the second pierced cake layer.
- Refrigerate the two pans for 3 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
- Dip one pan into warm water for about 10 seconds to loosen the cake, then invert the pan onto a serving plate to unmold the first layer.
- Spread 1 cup of the Cool Whip evenly over the unmolded first layer.
- Dip the second pan into warm water for about 10 seconds, invert it, and carefully place the second layer on top of the first layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the stacked cake with the remaining Cool Whip.
- Garnish as desired.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Notes
For the most eye-catching results, choose contrasting Jello colors with good visibility against the white cake. Dark colors like cherry, grape, and berry blue create the most dramatic effect. Also, letting the Jello cool slightly before pouring (about 5 minutes) helps prevent it from soaking into the cake too much while still ensuring it fills the holes.
For the most eye-catching results, choose contrasting Jello colors with good visibility against the white cake. Dark colors like cherry, grape, and berry blue create the most dramatic effect. Also, letting the Jello cool slightly before pouring (about 5 minutes) helps prevent it from soaking into the cake too much while still ensuring it fills the holes.