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The Ultimate Jello Poke Cake Recipe: The Secret to the Most Delicious Cake

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9×13-inch) poke cake

Ingredients

  • 1(15.25 ounce) packageyellow cake mix

  • 1cupwater

  • 3largeeggs

  • ⅓cupvegetable oil

  • ¼cupcold water

  • 1(3 ounce) packagestrawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O)

  • 1cupboiling water

  • 1(8 ounce) containerwhipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.

  4. Pour cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mix on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add boiling water and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.

  5. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork; pour gelatin mix into the holes. Refrigerate cake until gelatin is set, about 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

  6. Spread whipped topping over cake.

Recipe Tip

Substitute vanilla frosting for the whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g 		21%
Saturated Fat
6g 		30%
Cholesterol
42mg 		14%
Sodium
286mg 		12%
Total Carbohydrate
39g 		14%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
26g
Protein
4g 		8%
Vitamin C
0mg 		0%
Calcium
56mg 		4%
Iron
1mg 		4%
Potassium
48mg 		1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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