Celebrate the holidays with this Easy Christmas Poke Cake, a quick and festive dessert perfect for any holiday gathering! Made with a white cake mix, red and green Jell-O, and topped with Cool Whip and Christmas sprinkles, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. It’s a make-ahead dessert that keeps well in the refrigerator, making it ideal for busy holiday schedules.
If you’ve never tried a Jell-O poke cake, this recipe is a foolproof guide to creating a colorful and festive treat. The best part? You can customize it with different Jell-O flavors for year-round celebrations. For Christmas, the cherry and lime Jell-O create a vibrant, holiday-themed pattern that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) White Cake Mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (typically 1 cup Water, ½ cup Vegetable Oil, and 3 Egg Whites)
- 1 box (3 oz) Cherry Jell-O
- 1 box (3 oz) Lime Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water (divided)
- 1 cup cold water (divided)
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip
- ¼ cup Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box, combining it with water, oil, and egg whites.
- Bake for 29-33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely (20-30 minutes).
- Poke holes into the cake using a fork, creating 5 columns of holes.
- Prepare the Jell-O by dissolving each flavor in ½ cup boiling water, then adding ½ cup cold water. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Spoon the Jell-O mixtures over the cake in an alternating pattern, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Spread Cool Whip evenly over the top and garnish with Christmas sprinkles.
- Chill again for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
This Christmas Poke Cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat for your loved ones. Enjoy!
