Red, White, & Blue Patriotic Poke Cake

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Celebrate the red, white, and blue with this patriotic poke cake! Fluffy cake is dotted with red and blue jello, and topped with a light whipped cream frosting. It's perfect for summer parties.

you'll need:

– White cake mix – Water – Oil – Eggs – Strawberry jello – Berry blue jello – Heavy cream – Cream cheese – Powdered sugar – Vanilla extract – Patriotic Sprinkles, or fresh strawberries and blueberries

Step 1

Prepare your cake mix according to the directions on the box.

Step 2

Pour into the a buttered 9×13 baking pan. Bake according to the box instructions.

Step 3

When the cake is cooled, poke holes in an even grid throughout the top of the cake

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup boiling water, and the strawberry jello. Mix until dissolved.

Step 5

Stir in 1 cup cold water. Set aside. Repeat with blue jello mixture.

Step 6

Add red and blue jello into the holes of the cake in alternating diagonal lines.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.

Step 8

Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 9

In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.

Step 10

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

Step 11

Spread the frosting over the cake and smooth out with a rubber or offset spatula.

Step 12

Decorate with patriotic sprinkles or fresh fruit in a flag pattern.

Enjoy!

More patriotic  recipes to enjoy:

Patriotic Brownie Pizza

Red Velvet Cookies

Red, White, & Blue Snack Mix

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