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Red, White, and Blue July 4th Poke Cake

Red, White, and Blue July 4th Poke Cake

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This Red, White, and Blue July 4th Poke Cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; its a stunning centerpiece for your summer celebrations. With its light and fluffy cake base infused with vibrant strawberry and berry blue jello, this poke cake is visually impressive and bursting with flavor. Topped with a rich whipped cream frosting and festive sprinkles, it’s the perfect sweet finish to barbecues, picnics, or any 4th of July gathering. Easy to make and delightful to share, this dessert is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box strawberry jello
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box berry blue jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Patriotic sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
  2. Prepare the white cake mix as per package instructions, pour into the pan, and bake until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  3. Poke holes in the cooled cake using a straw or wooden spoon handle.
  4. In separate bowls, dissolve strawberry and berry blue jello in boiling water; then stir in cold water.
  5. Pour jello mixtures over different sections of the cake or into holes. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
  6. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  7. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Frost the chilled cake evenly with whipped cream frosting and decorate with sprinkles.

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