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Christmas Poke Cake Recipe

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This festive Christmas Poke Cake brings vibrant holiday colors and delicious flavors together in a simple, eye-catching dessert. Using a classic yellow or white cake base, the cake is poked and filled with alternating stripes of strawberry and lime gelatin, then topped with a smooth vanilla pudding and whipped topping mixture. Finished with crushed peppermint and colorful sprinkles, this cake is perfect for holiday celebrations and sure to impress guests with its delightful taste and festive appearance.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 yellow or white cake mix, prepared according to package instructions

Gelatin

  • ½ package strawberry gelatin mix
  • ¼ cup water (for strawberry gelatin)
  • ½ package lime gelatin mix
  • ¼ cup water (for lime gelatin)

Pudding Topping

  • 1 (3.4 ounces) package vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed

Decorations

  • Crushed peppermint candies
  • Red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the cake batter using the yellow or white cake mix according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Poke Holes in the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, use a fork to poke holes evenly across the surface, creating spaces to pour in the gelatin for vibrant stripes.
  3. Prepare Gelatin Mixes: In two separate bowls, combine the strawberry gelatin mix with ¼ cup water and the lime gelatin mix with ¼ cup water. Stir each until fully dissolved.
  4. Add Gelatin to Cake: Spoon the prepared red (strawberry) and green (lime) gelatin over alternating sections of the cake, filling the holes to form festive red and green stripes.
  5. Make the Pudding Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated and creamy.
  6. Top the Cake: Spread the pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the gelatin-filled cake surface, creating a smooth, creamy layer.
  7. Garnish: Finish the cake by sprinkling crushed peppermint candies and red and green sprinkles over the top for a festive holiday touch.
  8. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set and flavors to meld before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh whipped cream for the frozen whipped topping if preferred.
  • For a stronger gelatin color and flavor, use less water for mixing gelatin but ensure it is fully dissolved.
  • This cake should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days for best freshness.
  • Feel free to customize the decoration with other holiday-themed candies or edible glitter.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitutes can be used for milk and whipped topping accordingly.

Keywords: Christmas cake, poke cake, holiday dessert, gelatin cake, festive cake, pudding topping, strawberry gelatin, lime gelatin, whipped topping

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