Description
This patriotic poke cake is a nostalgic summer classic featuring a moist white cake infused with vibrant strawberry gelatin and topped with a rich white chocolate whipped layer. Decorated with fresh berries to resemble the American flag, it is as beautiful to serve as it is delicious to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (plus oil and eggs as directed)
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 package (3.3 oz) instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark/nonstick pans) and bake the cake mix in a 13×9-inch pan following the package directions.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for exactly 20 minutes so it is warm but not hot.
- Using a kitchen fork, poke holes about every half inch across the entire surface of the cake, reaching nearly to the bottom.
- Stir the strawberry gelatin into 1 cup of boiling water until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cake so it fills the holes.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours, or up to 12 hours, until fully set.
- Whisk the white chocolate pudding mix and cold milk together until smooth and thick, then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the chilled cake.
- Create a flag design by placing blueberries in a square in the upper left corner and arranging strawberry slices in rows to represent the stripes.
Notes
For the best visual results, use a toothpick or a skewer to dry-fit your berry placement before setting them into the cream. If you prefer thicker stripes of color inside the cake, you can use the handle of a small wooden spoon to poke the holes instead of a fork. Always serve chilled and keep refrigerated until the moment of serving to maintain the structure of the whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American