4th of July Poke Cake

Back by popular demand…

This cake is a treat we all look forward to every year. It’s a five  *s*t*a*r* yummer, and fun to make, too:

Incredibly Yummy 4th of July Poke Cake:

1 box (18.25 oz) white cake mix with pudding in the mix.

1 box of strawberry gelatin Mix

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cup cold water

1 box (4-serving sz) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix

1/3 cup milk

1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed.

1 cup fresh sliced strawberries

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1. Heat oven to 350. Prepare cake mix as directed on box using water, oil, and egg whites; bake in 13×9 inch pan. Cool completely.

2. Pierce cooled cake with fork at 1/2 inch intervals. In medium bowl, stir geletan and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Carefully pore mixture over entire surface of cake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until serving time.

3. In large bowl, mix pudding mix and milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of cake to resemble flag. Store in refrigerator.

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9 Responses to “4th of July Poke Cake”

  1. Happy Independence Day! « Politicaljunkie Mom Says:

    [...] and Nice Deb are baking cakes. I’m now tempted to try these cupcakes, but in red, white, and blue.  Oh! [...]

  2. Pundit & Pundette: Happy 4th Says:

    [...] cake: Nice Deb’s version involves actual baking. ours is whipped cream and fruit on [...]

  3. Douglas Says:

    you are missing a few stars, and two stripes.

    How un-american.
    :)

  4. Cathy Says:

    We did that with a cake a few years back and sure enjoyed it. Peaches and Rosie were in the Independence parade with me today and really charmed the crowd.

    Blessed Holiday, Deb, for you and your family!

  5. nicedeb Says:

    Thanks, You too, Kathy!

  6. Cathy Says:

    Your cake inspired me to add fresh TEXAS blueberries to the strawberry shortcake last night.

    Yum. And pretty too!

  7. nicedeb Says:

    They’re delicious with strawberries and whipped cream, aren’t they?

  8. How to celebrate the 4th of July « The Greenroom Says:

    [...] animal products (cream, eggs, butter) — but we’ll make our annual flag cake as usual. (This version involves actual baking. Ours is whipped cream and fruit on top of sliced-up pound cake. Lazy but [...]

  9. Happy 4th of July « Nice Deb Says:

    [...] My 4th of July Poke Cake recipe here. [...]


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