Christmas jello poke cake is the perfect dessert for holiday parties and is easy to make with a boxed cake mix and red and green jello.
Ingredients
16.25ouncewhite cake mix+ ingredients called for on box
3ouncestrawberry jello mix
3ouncelime jello mix
2cupsboiling waterdivided
1cupcold waterdivided
16ouncewhite frosting
christmas sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the cake mix in a 9x13 pan as per the instructions on the box. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs (not wet batter). Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the strawberry jello mix with 1 cup of boiling water. Whisk for 2 minutes, or until the powder is completely dissolved. Whisk in 1/2 cup of cold water and set aside.
Repeat the process in a second bowl to prepare the lime jello.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes throughout the top of the cake.
Spoon or pour the prepared jello mixtures into each of the holes, alternating the colors as you go.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours to allow the jello to set.
Frost the cake and top with sprinkles before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.