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Cherry Poke Cake #Recipe Made From Cherry-flavored Gelatin

Sometimes I just want a refrigerated dessert.  This is especially true during the dog days of summer, but, even during the winter, a refrigerated dessert can cool the pallet after a hot or spicy meal.  Cherry Poke Cake is one of my favorite refrigerated desserts because it is so easy to make, pretty on the plate, and delicious.  Poke Cake is also versatile since I can change the flavor just by choosing a different flavor of gelatin.

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Recommended Kitchen Tools

Large Spoon 

Mixing Bowl

Hand Beaters or Whisk

Cake Pan (I used a disposable cake pan for easy cleanup)

Measuring Cup

Measuring Spoons

 

 

I start by making a white cake with a little almond extract added.  I use a boxed cake mix from the store and follow the box directions except for the added almond extract which gets added to the mix.  Once the batter is combined with the almond extract well, I pour the batter into my cake pans and bake according to the box’s recommendations.  I prefer to use disposable pans for easy clean up later.  They are also perfect for potlucks since you don’t have to remember to bring a dish back home.

Once the cake is completely baked, allow it to cool.  After it cools, I used a wooden spoon handle to poke holes throughout the cake roughly about 1/4-1/2 inch apart.  If a bit of cake crumbs get stuck to the spoon handle, just wipe them off between “pokes”.

Mix one box of cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jello™) with 1 cup of water.  Pour the gelatin mixture over the cake.  Mix a second box of cherry-flavored gelatin with the whipped topping.  Spread this deliciousness over the gelatin-soaked cake.  Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.  Keep it refrigerated until served.

Are you ready to make some Cherry Poke Cake?  Check out the recipe below!

You might also like my Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe!

Trisha: Trisha Kilpatrick is a homeschooling mother of three. She has a degree in Education with a double major in Elementary and Special Education, but she is more proud of her countless hours of volunteer work in Children's Church. She believes that all children can learn and that, in life, simple is almost always best. *Affiliate links are used on this site. I may be compensated when you click on or buy from these links. If you have any questions, you can contact me at questions@trishadishes.com .
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