Jello Poke Cake
This Jello Poke Cake is a bright and nostalgic dessert that's easy to make, perfect for weeknight treats or potlucks, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix Use any brand you prefer.
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Jell-O mixture
- 1 box (3 oz) Jell-O mix (any flavor) Choose your favorite flavor.
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- Fresh fruit for garnish (optional) Berries or kiwis work well.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, and 3 eggs; mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake as directed on the box, then cool about 10 minutes.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the warm cake so the gelatin can seep in.
- Dissolve the Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, stir in 1/2 cup cold water, then pour evenly over the cake to fill the holes.
- Refrigerate 2–4 hours until set, then spread whipped topping and optionally garnish with fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
Let the cake cool about 10 minutes so holes stay open but cake is still warm to absorb gelatin. Chill at least 2 hours for firmer slices. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.