Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe

This Patriotic Poke Cake is the ultimate red, white, and blue dessert—bright, bold, and bursting with color and flavor in every bite!

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Chill Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Patriotic Poke Cake

Servings: servings

Calories: 743kcal

Bake the cake: Preheat your oven according to your cake mix instructions. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg whites, oil, and water. Mix until smooth. Spray two 9-inch round pans with cooking spray and divide the batter evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the frosting: While the cakes cool, beat softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until light and fluffy.
Trim and poke: Once the cakes are cool, level the tops if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface of the cake, going nearly to the bottom.
Prepare the Jello: In separate bowls, dissolve the red and blue Jello powders in 1 cup of boiling water each. Stir well. Use a squeeze bottle or spoon to fill alternate holes with red and blue Jello. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
Layer and repeat: Frost the top of the first layer with a bit of frosting, then place the second layer on top. Repeat the poking and Jello filling process. Chill again for another 30 minutes.
Frost and decorate: Frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream. Use a piping bag to decorate the edges if desired, then top with patriotic sprinkles.