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Poke Cake
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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
50m
This semi-homemade and super easy Flag Cake is made using a boxed cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, Cool Whip and is topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries to make a patriotic dessert! It is a deliciously simple way to use all those ripe summer berries and celebrate America.
Ingredients
Servings:
16
Scale:
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Steps
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1. Prepare the cake mix in a 9x13 pan as directed on the package. Bake then allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
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2. Meanwhile, prepare the jello by combining cherry jello mix with 1 cup of boiling water and whisking until completely dissolved. Whisk in ½ cup cold water and set aside.
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3. Repeat the process to prepare the blue jello and set aside.
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4. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes throughout the top of the cake.
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5. Spoon the jello in the holes, alternating between blue and red jello.
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6. Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours to allow the jello to set.
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7. Make the topping. Whisk instant pudding with milk for two minutes and until thickened, according to package instructions. Stir together the pudding and whipped topping until combined. Spread whipped topping mixture over the cake.
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8. To decorate, outline a square in the top left corner with blueberries. Fill in with remaining blueberries, leaving some white space showing through. You can leave the white space to represent the stars or fill them in with mini marshmallows. Line the strawberry slices in 4-5 rows to form the stripes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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9. Storing leftovers. Tightly cover leftover flag cake and store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
If you have a food syringe it makes filling holes with jello super neat and easy. Otherwise, a spoon works just fine.
Try adding red, white, and blue sprinkles to the cake mix for a funfetti look.
Switch up the jello flavors and colors for different holidays and events, like we did for this red and green Christmas poke cake.
If you have a food syringe it makes filling holes with jello super neat and easy. Otherwise, a spoon works just fine.
Try adding red, white, and blue sprinkles to the cake mix for a funfetti look.
Switch up the jello flavors and colors for different holidays and events, like we did for this red and green Christmas poke cake.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories156kcal7%
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Fat3g0%
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Saturated Fat1g0%
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Carbohydrates25g1%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar3g0%
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Protein1g0%
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Cholesterol6mg0%
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Sodium187mg9%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.