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A slice of white cake with red and green spots, topped with whipped cream, festive sprinkles, and a green Christmas tree candy, sits on a stack of plates—an ideal treat inspired by classic 9x13 cake recipes for the holidays.

Christmas Poke Cake Recipe

Red and green Jello stripes, fluffy Cool Whip, and a boxed cake mix make this a no-fuss holiday dessert that’s perfect for parties

Course Cake, desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas Poke Cake, Holiday Poke Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz white cake mix Plus ingredients called for on back of the box
  • 1 tbsp Christmas sprinkles
  • 3 oz box cherry gelatin
  • 3 oz box lime gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 8 oz cool whip container thawed
  • Christmas peeps
  • Christmas Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to the box directions and stir in the 1 tablespoon of Christmas sprinkles.
  3. Spray a 9x13 baking dish.
  4. Pour in the cake mix and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  
  5. Cool the cake for 20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile make the jello.
  7. In a medium mixing bowl combine 1 cup boiling water with cherry jello and stir until dissolved.  
  8. Whisk in ½ cup cold water to the cherry gelatin and set aside.
  9. In a separate bowl repeat the above with the lime jello and set aside. 
  10. Using the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw poke holes all over the cake. 
  11. Spoon the jello in the holes, I like to alternate red in one hole, green in another until they are all filled.
  12. Refrigerate the cake covered for 3-4 hours to set. 
  13. Frost the cake with the whipped topping.
  14. Decorate the cake with more sprinkles and Christmas peeps. 

Recipe Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for the best taste and texture.