This Christmas Poke Cake is a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holidays! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the holiday-themed toppings make it extra special. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This Christmas Poke Cake is moist and fluffy, and the holiday-themed toppings make it extra special.
- The cake is easy to make and can be easily customized to your liking.
- This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- white cake mix
- large egg whites, for the boxed cake mix
- oil, for the boxed cake mix
- water, for the box cake mix
- Christmas sprinkles
- cherry jello
- lime jello
- boiling water
- cold water
- container, whipped topping, thawed
- Christmas peeps
- Christmas sprinkles, optional garnish
- non-stick baking spray
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the box directions and in addition, stir in the 1 Tablespoon of Christmas sprinkles.
- Pour the cake mix into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 20 minutes on a wire cooling wrack.
- While the cake cools, make the jello. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup boiling water with the cherry jello and stir until dissolved.
- Whisk in ½ cup cold water into the cherry gelatin and set aside.
- In a separate, medium-sized mixing bowl repeat the above process with the lime jello and set aside.
- Once the cake is cool, use the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw and poke holes all over the cake.
- Spoon the jello in the holes, alternate red in one hole, and green in another until they are all filled.
- Cover the cake with aluminum foil. Refrigerate the cake for 3-4 hours to set.
- Frost the cake with the whipped topping.
- Decorate the cake with more sprinkles and Christmas peeps.
- Slice and serve.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
Storing - Store the holiday poke cake in the fridge for up to three days wrapped with plastic wrap or foil.
Freezing - This easy Christmas cake can also be frozen, unfrosted for up to 2 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then place it in a freezer safe bag.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: I like to spoon the jello on top of the cake or use a syringe so that most of the jello seeps into the cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
A poke cake is a cake that is poked with holes after baking and then soaked with a flavored syrup or filling. The holes allow the cake to absorb more of the flavor and become even moister than it already is.
You can use a wooden rod or the end of a wooden spoon to make the holes in the cake.
Yes, it's very important that you store these poke cakes in the fridge to keep them cool.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Use your favorite Christmas sprinkles on top of the cake. I like to use the round or Jimmie-style sprinkles. But, you can use whatever you have on hand.
- For the peeps, you can use snowmen, Christmas trees, or even the red, green, and white ducklings on the Christmas jello cake.
- You can use any flavor of red jello, like strawberry, raspberry, or cherry flavors.
Serving Suggestions
- Apricot Bourbon Glazed Ham is a perfect recipe for your Christmas dinner. I don't know about you, but ham is always my favorite part of holiday meals.
- These Cheesy Green Beans have double the cheesy goodness with tender and fresh green beans with both Parmesan and Gouda cheese in a creamy sauce! They are the perfect veggie side dish for your special meal.
- This Funeral Potatoes Recipe is a creamy hash brown casserole loaded with cheese with a crunchy buttery topping. It's always a family favorite for special dinners.
Similar recipes
- Instant Pot Holiday Cheesecake is a festively colored creamy and sweet cheesecake that will be the star of your holiday dessert table.
- This Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake is soft, chewy and so easy to make. It's a delicious kid-friendly dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser for Christmas.
- Grinch Cupcakes are soft and tender cupcakes that are swirled with a green peppermint buttercream frosting and then finished off with red heart sprinkles and Grinch Christmas tree pretzels. They are an excellent whimsical addition to your holiday parties.
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Christmas Poke Cake
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.25) ounce box, white cake mix
- 3 large egg whites for the boxed cake mix
- ½ cup oil for the boxed cake mix
- 1 cup water for the box cake mix
- 1 Tablespoon Christmas sprinkles
- 1 (3) ounce box, cherry jello
- 1 (3) ounce box, lime jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (8) ounce container, whipped topping, thawed
- Christmas peeps
- Christmas sprinkles, optional garnish
- non-stick baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the box directions and in addition, stir in the 1 Tablespoon of Christmas sprinkles.
- Pour the cake mix into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 20 minutes on a wire cooling wrack.
- While the cake cools, make the jello. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup boiling water with the cherry jello and stir until dissolved.
- Whisk in ½ cup cold water into the cherry gelatin and set aside.
- In a separate, medium-sized mixing bowl repeat the above process with the lime jello and set aside.
- Once the cake is cool, use the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw and poke holes all over the cake.
- Spoon the jello in the holes, alternate red in one hole, and green in another until they are all filled.
- Cover the cake with aluminum foil. Refrigerate the cake for 3-4 hours to set.
- Frost the cake with the whipped topping.
- Decorate the cake with more sprinkles and Christmas peeps.
- Slice and serve.
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