Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box (15 oz) vanilla cake mix plus whatever the package calls for - typically eggs, vegetable oil, and water

→ Flavoring & Color

02 - 1 small box (3 oz) blue berry flavored gelatin mix
03 - 1 small box (3 oz) cherry flavored gelatin mix

→ Topping & Decoration

04 - 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, completely thawed
05 - Red, white, and blue decorative sprinkles for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Mix up your vanilla cake following the directions on the box and bake it in a well-greased 9x13 inch pan. Once it's done baking, let it sit and cool down for about 25 minutes - you want it cool but not completely cold.
02 - Take a drinking straw or the handle end of a wooden spoon and carefully poke holes all across the top of your cake. Make them evenly spaced and go deep enough to create good pockets for the gelatin.
03 - Make each gelatin flavor separately using 1 cup of boiling water mixed with only 1/2 cup of cold water per box. This creates a slightly thicker consistency that won't make your cake soggy.
04 - Working with one color at a time, slowly pour or spoon the blue gelatin over roughly half of your cake, making sure it seeps down into all those holes. Then do the same with the red gelatin on the other half.
05 - Cover your cake and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, though overnight is even better. This gives the gelatin time to fully set inside the cake and creates those beautiful color pockets.
06 - Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly across the entire surface of your cake. Sprinkle on your patriotic decorations, slice into generous squares, and watch everyone's faces light up when they see those amazing colors!

# Notes:

01 - This showstopper dessert is perfect for Independence Day celebrations, Memorial Day gatherings, or any patriotic occasion where you want to wow your guests.
02 - The key to vibrant colors is using less cold water in your gelatin mix - this prevents the cake from becoming too wet while ensuring bold, beautiful hues.
03 - Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the specific brands of cake mix and other ingredients you choose to use.

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