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Flavorful Red White and Blue Poke Cake Easy Patriotic Dessert Recipe

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A festive and moist poke cake featuring red berry gelatin and fresh strawberries and blueberries, topped with light whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (around 15.25 oz / 432 g) – Duncan Hines preferred
  • Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) red berry-flavored gelatin (like strawberry or cherry)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml), chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the cake batter by following the instructions on your white cake mix box, usually combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the sides halfway through.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking around 28 minutes.
  4. Cool the cake slightly for about 15 minutes so it’s warm but not hot.
  5. Prepare the gelatin mixture by dissolving the red berry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and stir.
  6. Use a skewer or fork to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the warm cake, going nearly through but not breaking the bottom.
  7. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, filling the holes and allowing it to seep in. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Whip the cream topping by beating 2 cups heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  10. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries arranged in stripes or a scattered pattern.
  11. Chill the cake for another 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use firm, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture; frozen berries release too much water. Keep mixing bowls and beaters chilled before whipping cream to achieve better peaks. If gelatin sets too quickly, warm it gently before pouring. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use a dairy-free cake mix. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free white cake mix.

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

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