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Festive Red White and Blue Poke Cake Easy Homemade Creamy Layers Recipe

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A quick and easy patriotic poke cake featuring moist white cake, vibrant red and blue gelatin layers, and a smooth creamy white layer made from cream cheese and whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings and Fourth of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g), plus ingredients called for on the box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry gelatin (red color)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for dissolving the red gelatin)
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blueberry or mixed berry gelatin (blue color)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for dissolving the blue gelatin)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh blueberries and strawberries, whipped cream dollops

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the white cake mix according to package instructions, combining cake mix with eggs, oil, and water.
  2. Pour batter evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Dissolve the red gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Repeat with the blue gelatin in a separate bowl. Set both aside to cool but not set, lukewarm.
  5. Using a toothpick or skewer, poke holes all over the cooled cake about 1 inch apart, deep but not through the bottom.
  6. Slowly pour the cooled red gelatin over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to absorb.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth using an electric mixer.
  8. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Once the red gelatin has set slightly, spread the creamy white mixture evenly over the cake surface. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Pour the cooled blue gelatin carefully over the creamy layer to form the top layer. Chill the cake for 2-3 hours or until fully set.
  11. Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and dollops of whipped cream if desired. Slice with a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

Cool the cake completely before poking holes to prevent gelatin from running. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth creamy layer. Let gelatin cool to lukewarm before pouring to avoid melting the creamy layer. Chill the cake for several hours to set layers properly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix; for dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and whipped cream with plant-based alternatives.

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Keywords: poke cake, patriotic dessert, red white and blue cake, Fourth of July dessert, creamy poke cake, summer dessert, easy cake recipe

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