Red, White and Blue Poke Cake

Red, White and Blue Poke Cake
290 min.
16
203kcal

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Celebrate your next gathering with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Red, White and Blue Poke Cake! This vibrant and festive cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Perfect for summer barbecues, Fourth of July celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a touch of patriotism, this cake combines the sweetness of strawberries and blueberries with the creamy richness of whipped topping and pudding.

Imagine slicing into a moist white cake, infused with a burst of strawberry flavor from the gelatin, and topped with a luscious layer of whipped topping. The fresh fruit arranged on top creates a stunning visual reminiscent of the American flag, making it a showstopper on any dessert table. With a preparation time of just under five hours, most of which is chilling time, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your friends and family.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Red, White and Blue Poke Cake is sure to impress. Its light and refreshing flavors, combined with a fun and festive presentation, make it the perfect dessert to celebrate any occasion. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of your next event!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup blueberries fresh
  • box chocolate pudding white instant (4-serving size)
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • cup strawberries fresh sliced
  • box strawberry gelatin (4-serving size)
  • 0.5 cup water cold
  • cup water boiling
  • oz non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed
  • box cake mix white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
  2. Pierce cooled cake with fork at 1/2-inch intervals. In medium bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Carefully pour mixture over entire surface of cake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until serving time.
  3. In large bowl, mix pudding mix and milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
  4. Spread over cake. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of cake to look like flag. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein4.99%
Fat14.73%
Carbs80.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.38
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.9443478221479%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.54mg
Petunidin
1.47mg
Delphinidin
1.67mg
Malvidin
3.13mg
Pelargonidin
2.24mg
Peonidin
0.94mg
Catechin
0.52mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.45mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.44kcal
10.17%
Fat:3.37g
5.18%
Saturated Fat:2.38g
14.87%
Carbohydrates:41.31g
13.77%
Net Carbohydrates:40.45g
14.71%
Sugar:26.73g
29.7%
Cholesterol:0.89mg
0.3%
Sodium:347.8mg
15.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.57g
5.14%
Phosphorus:139.04mg
13.9%
Calcium:90.34mg
9.03%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.97%
Vitamin C:5.74mg
6.96%
Folate:25.82µg
6.46%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Selenium:3.76µg
5.37%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.36%
Iron:0.78mg
4.32%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.3%
Fiber:0.86g
3.45%
Copper:0.07mg
3.28%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.74%
Magnesium:9.63mg
2.41%
Vitamin K:2.52µg
2.4%
Potassium:73.84mg
2.11%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.12%