Christmas Jello Poke Cake
A festive and fun poke cake featuring vibrant red and green Jell-O flavors, topped with creamy Cool Whip and holiday sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 410
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounce box white cake mix + ingredients to make it (such as eggs, oil, etc – whatever it lists on the box)
- 3 ounce box Lime Jell-O
- 3 ounce box Cherry Jell-O
- 8 ounce tub Cool Whip, thawed
- red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake mix according to package directions.
- Bake the cake in a greased 9×13 inch pan as directed.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Using a straw or the handle of a small wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- Prepare the Lime Jell-O by dissolving it in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Prepare the Cherry Jell-O by dissolving it in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Carefully pour or spoon the green Jell-O over one portion of the cake, ensuring liquid gets into the holes.
- Carefully pour or spoon the red Jell-O over the other portion of the cake, ensuring liquid gets into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the Jell-O to set.
- Spread the top evenly with the thawed Cool Whip.
- Add red and green holiday sprinkles on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the cake is slightly cooled before poking holes so the Jell-O doesn’t melt the cake.
Reduce the cold water for the Jell-O to help it set firmer within the cake.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours; overnight is best for optimal Jell-O setting.
Guide the Jell-O into the holes carefully with a spoon for distinct color sections.
Find it online: https://homecookstudio.com/christmas-jello-poke-cake/