A Red White and Blue Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your next patriotic celebration!
If you’re looking for something festive and fun, check out these red white and blue recipes that will make your holiday spread unforgettable.
This poke cake recipe combines the light and fluffy texture of a classic cake with a colorful twist that will wow your guests.
With layers of sweetened condensed milk, vibrant red and blue jello, and a fluffy whipped topping, it’s a showstopper at any event. Plus, it’s so easy to make—you can prepare it ahead of time, leaving more time for fun!
Whether it’s for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, this dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Once you have all of your ingredients ready, follow this step-by-step guide to make a patriotic poke cake.
Start by preparing the white cake mix according to the box instructions, using vegetable oil, eggs, and cold water.
Bake it in a 13×9-inch pan and let it cool completely.
Once cooled, use a straw, wooden spoon handle, or skewer to poke rows of holes across the cake, making sure not to go all the way through to the bottom.
Make the red and blue Jello and pour it into the holes, alternating the colors in every other row. Once done, cover the cake and refrigerate it for 8-10 hours or overnight.
Make the cream cheese frosting. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cake and garnish with red, white, and blue sprinkles or fresh fruit arranged in a flag pattern.
Tips & Tricks:
- Don’t poke through the bottom of the cake to prevent liquid pooling.
- For neat Jello pouring, use a dropper, syringe, or squeeze bottle.
- Chill the mixing bowl for the frosting for better results.
- If you prefer a richer frosting flavor, feel free to swap for a vanilla buttercream instead!
Yes, any white or vanilla cake mix works well.
Yes! This cake is best if made the day before serving, as it allows the Jello to fully set and flavors to meld.
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- If you’re looking for festive Memorial Day Cake Recipes, these delicious and eye-catching cakes are a must-try for your celebration!
- Get creative with these Red White & Blue Cake Decorating Ideas and turn any dessert into a patriotic masterpiece!
Red White and Blue Poke Cake Recipe
This Red White and Blue Poke Cake is bursting with color and flavor—so easy to make and always a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- White Cake Mix
- Oil Eggs & Water to bake cake according to directions
- 3 oz. Box Blue Jello
- 3 oz. Box Red Jello
- ¾ Cup of Water for each color of Jello
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese cold
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Red White & Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
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Bake cake according to package directions in a 13×9 inch pan. Allow to cool completely.
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With a drinking straw poke even rows of holes across the cake. I did 12 rows of 15.
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Dissolve the blue Jello in ¾ cup of boiling water. Fill the holes in every other row with the dissolved blue Jello. You can carefully pour or spoon it in or use a dropper or syringe to be more precise.
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Repeat with the red Jello filling the empty rows of holes.
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Cover the cake and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 8-10 hours.
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Once the cake has cooled it is time to make the frosting.
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Place the mixing bowl in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes before making the icing.
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In the chilled bowl cream together cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until well mixed and light and fluffy.
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With the mixer on low/med slowly pour in the whipping cream and mix until well incorporated and smooth. Turn the mixer to high and whip until stiff peaks form.
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Spread evenly across the top of the cake or pipe it on with an icing bag. Sprinkle with red white and blue sprinkles.
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Keep covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Keep the cake covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.