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Easy Jello Poke Cake Recipe with Moist Fluffy Layers Perfect for Parties

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A quick and easy poke cake recipe featuring moist, fluffy yellow cake layers infused with vibrant Jello for a festive and crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz (432 g) yellow cake mix (preferably Betty Crocker)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) Jello gelatin mix (strawberry or preferred flavor)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • Cool whip or whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs (room temperature), 1 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well blended.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface gently with a spatula.
  4. Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
  5. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes until warm but not hot.
  6. While the cake cools, dissolve 1 box of Jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).
  7. Using a wooden skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake surface about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, reaching the middle layers but not the bottom.
  8. Slowly pour the hot Jello mixture over the cake, letting it fill the holes and seep into the cake.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the Jello to set inside the cake.
  10. Optionally, spread a layer of cool whip or whipped cream evenly over the top before serving. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

Notes

Do not overbake the cake to keep it moist. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Poke holes about 1 inch apart to avoid breaking the cake. Pour Jello slowly to allow it to soak in rather than pool on the surface. Chill the cake overnight for best results. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix; for dairy-free, use coconut or almond-based whipped toppings.

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