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Classic Gelatin Poke Cake

Light and refreshing – and so easy!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • eggs, oil and water called for according to package
  • 1 3 oz. box strawberry gelatin (or your favorite flavor)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 8 oz. container whipped topping, thawed
  • sliced fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake in a 9×13 inch pan, according to package directions.
  2. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool 30 minutes.
  3. Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, about 1″ apart.
  4. Mix gelatin and boiling water until fully dissolved.
  5. Carefully pour mixture evenly over the top of cake.
  6. Cover and place in fridge to chill for a few hours.
  7. When ready to serve, spread whipped topping evenly over the top of cake.
  8. Top with fresh fruit.
  9. Cut in pieces and serve.

Notes

  • I top this cake with either whipped topping or a whipped topping/cream cheese mixture, and add fresh berries on top if I have them. My husband likes it because it’s moist, the kids like it because it looks festive with all that color, and I like it because it’s so easy.
  • Author: Lisa Yost