Christmas dessert doesn’t get any quicker and easier than this Christmas Poke Cake! It starts with a box mix and adds a few pantry staples for a fun, pretty, and delicious Christmas-themed Poke Cake.
You Will Love This Easy Christmas Cake!
I adore easy recipes for the holidays, and this poke cake is one of the simplest! It’s made with a white cake mix and red and green Jello, creating a colorful holiday pattern in every slice. Plus, it keeps well in the refrigerator, allowing you to make it ahead.
If you’ve never made a Jello poke cake, I’m here to guide you through all the steps to ensure it turns out perfectly every time you make it. What I appreciate about this recipe is its versatility; you can switch up the Jello colors and make it year-round for any occasion. While this is a holiday version, with so many flavors of Jello available, the possibilities are truly endless.
When it comes to poke cakes, I enjoy chocolate cakes, Oreo cakes, and everything in between. However, for Christmas, this easy recipe is simply the best!
Please continue to the next page (>) for the full list of ingredients and complete cooking instructions. Enjoy this meal!
Christmas Jello Poke Cake
With a box cake mix, two types of Jello, and whipped cream, this red and green Jello Poke Cake is a great dessert for your Christmas get-together. It’s flavorful, super moist, and festive!
Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
Cook Time: 45 MINUTES
Total Time: 50 MINUTES
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
15 once box white cake mix + ingredients to make it (such as eggs, oil, etc – whatever it lists on the box. Or use
a from scratch white cake, if preferred.)
3 ounce box Lime Jell-O
3 ounce box Cherry Jell-O
8 ounce tub Cool Whip , thawed (or use homemade whipped cream, if preferred)
red and green sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare white cake mix according to package directions, baking in a greased 9×13 pan. Allow cake to cool for about 20 minutes.
Using a straw or the handle of a small wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
Prepare each box of Jell-o using 1 cup of boiling water + 1/2 cup of cold water. (This is 1/2 cup less cold water than what is called for on package instructions.)
Carefully pour or spoon the green Jell-o over a portion of the cake, making sure to get the liquid into the holes.
Carefully pour or spoon the red Jell-o over the other portion of the cake, making sure to get the liquid into the holes.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight – this allows the Jell-o to set up within the cake.
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
