Name: Summer Berry Poke Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix; 1 cup boiling water; 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup <u>each</u> fresh blueberries, blackberries and raspberries; 1 Tbsp. KOOL-AID Strawberry Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Drink Mix; 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

12 Review(s)

3 Hr(s) 55 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

25 Min(s) Prep

3 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) Cook

Give fresh berries an instant glazed look with KOOL-AID in this berry poke cake! Get a colorful twist on dessert with this Summer Berry Poke Cake.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

1 cup boiling water

1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

1/2 cup cold water

1 cup quartered fresh strawberries

1/2 cup each fresh blueberries, blackberries and raspberries

1 Tbsp. KOOL-AID Strawberry Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Drink Mix

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Let's Make It

Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Pierce cake with large fork or skewer at 1/2-inch intervals.

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; slowly pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours. Meanwhile, toss berries with drink mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Frost cake with COOL WHIP; top with berries.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

How to Thaw COOL WHIP

Place unopened tub in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not thaw in microwave.

Tip 2

Variation

For variety, prepare using orange or lime flavor JELL-O Gelatin and KOOL-AID.

Tip 3

Take Along

This is a great cake to bring to a picnic or potluck party. Bake the poke cake as directed. Place COOL WHIP and berries in separate containers. Refrigerate all until ready to bring to the party. Top the cake with the COOL WHIP and fruit just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 240mg

10%

Total Carbohydrates 33g

12%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 20g

40%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.