Desserts

Gelatin Poke Cake

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kraft

It's a celebration—cake is expected. What'll throw ’em for a loop is the ribbons of color and flavor that run through the delectable treat you set on the table.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

5 hr 5 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

cup boiling water

pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

1/2

cup cold water

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Make It

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch pan. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.

ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.

FROST cake with COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Substitute

Prepare using any flavor JELL-O Gelatin.

Special Extra

For a festive touch, garnish with colored sprinkles just before serving.

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Buzzmaam

posted:7/6/2011

This cake has been a family favorite since the first time my mother made it in the 1970s! It's a refreshing dessert that is quick and easy to make.

kimodie

posted:3/18/2011

Easiest dessert ever!! And the jello flavor changes to match the celebration!

corinnetaylor

posted:2/19/2011

have made this 4 times & is sooo good! super moist! i have also used icing instead of coolwhip. i'm not a huge fan of whipped cream. if u don't like super sweet, stick with cool whip.

cougardoogan

posted:6/19/2010

This is a great recipe! One way to step it up on the frosting is to mix the cool whip with 1 small package instant vanilla pudding and 1 small can crushed pineapple. It's a hit!

snapdragon76

posted:4/5/2010

Yummy!!!

weluvcats

posted:2/13/2010

Absolutely delicious! This is a great cake! It is sooo flavorful and so light! Our favorite flavor Jello to use is raspberry...This is a terrific cake for summer because it's a refrigerator cake (so it's cool), but it's also wonderful anytime. One of our family's favorites!! You won't be disappointed!

Auntsusan8

posted:9/30/2009

I make this all the time. I finish it off by topping it with strawberries. I actually use the large size jello, 2 cups of boiling water and no cold b/c my boys like the extra strawberry flavor. B/c I have to watch my sugar I often use the reduced sugar cake mix and sugar free jello. NO one notices the difference. My 21 year old requested this as his birthday cake this year. Always a big hit!

kjs7875

posted:9/25/2009

My daughter loved this cake on a Sunday and than she requested it for her birthday cake and her friends loved it too. There was no leftovers! Its a must make again

ctator

posted:9/20/2009

Fresh tasting and light. I don't care for frosting (too sweet) so this is perfect for me. Great for potlucks all ages seem to enjoy.

a cook

posted:9/16/2009

I slice fresh strawberries and layer them on top of the cake after you pour the gelatin over it. Then I frost with Cool Whip. I reserve back 8 slices of the strawberries to put on Cool Whip as a garnish.

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Gelatin Poke Cake

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