Tis this season for delicious desserts like Holiday Cookie Bars and Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake. This festive poke cake is perfect to bring to any gathering.
Jello cakes have been around for along time. I love making them especially for a special occasion. This cherry and lime combination is so fun for the Christmas holiday. The kids love helping me sprinkle the top and of course enjoy eating it!
Holiday Jello Poke Cake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: dessert, poke cake, jello cakeServings: 10Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
1 box white cake mix (+ ingredients on box)
1 3 oz box lime jello
1 3 oz box cherry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 16 oz frozen whipped topping
holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Bake cake according to directions on the box. Bake in a 9x13 baking pan or dish.
Let the cake slightly cook and poke holes in the cake with the back of a wooden spoon. (You can also use a fork if you don't have wooden spoon.)
Place red jello mix in one bowl and green jello mix in another bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water in the red mix and 1 cup of boiling water in the green bowl. Stir until disolved.
Pour 1/2 cup cold water in with red and 1/2 cup cold water in green.
Pour red jello in every other row of holes and pour green in remaining holes. Make sure to pour all of the jello mixture.
Chill the cake for 3-4 hours or over night and then top with whipped topping and sprinkles.