Tatertots and Jello

COLORFUL HAPPY HOME -- Daily DIY, Decor, Craft and Recipe Tutorial

  • My Home
    • 1905 Cottage
    • Daybreak House
  • DIY
    • DIY Projects and Ideas
    • Organizing
    • Tutorials
    • Printables
  • Decor
    • Spring Projects
    • Summer Projects
    • Fall Projects
  • Crafts
    • Kids Crafts
    • Painting Projects
    • Paper Projects
    • Sewing
    • Wreaths
  • Holidays
    • Valentines Day
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • HAPPY Holidays Series!
  • Recipes

Explore

  • my home
  • diy
  • decor
  • crafts
  • holiday
  • printables
  • recipes

Connect

Home » diy » Raspberry Jello Poke Cake

diy, guest tutorials, recipes · May 26, 2015

Raspberry Jello Poke Cake

Tatertots & Jello is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
It’s Laurie from Gallamore West and I’m excited to be back here sharing one of our family’s favorite traditional birthday desserts. May is a crazy busy month with three of six immediate family members celebrating their birthday this month.  And every single year my husband requests this Raspberry Jello Poke Cake for his May birthday. I love it because it’s so delicious and fruity, it looks awesome, and it’s easy… a total bonus since I’m in the kitchen baking all May long! 
 
 

Here’s how to make Jello Poke Cake:
 
1 box white cake mix, plus oil, water and eggs to bake cake according to cake box recipe 
(I always use Betty Crocker if I use a mix because they turn out the best)
1 small box of Raspberry Jello Mix (use any fruit flavor you like!)
2 cups boiling water
1 container of Cool Whip, thawed
 
Bake your cake according to the instructions on the package.  You can bake a large rectangular cake, or for a fancier cake, I bake mine in two 9 inch round pans so I can serve it on a pretty cake plate.  After baking, let your cakes cool completely.  Once the cakes have cooled, poke them all over gently. I use the back of an egg beater. I’ve tried this with a fork, but it just shredded the cake and didn’t make big enough holes. Find anything in your utensil drawer that makes a decent size hole and doesn’t just tear about your freshly baked cake. After poking it, it should look something like this. 
 
 
Mix together the packet of Jello powder with 2 cups of boiling water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Then slowly pour half of the hot Jello mixture over the holes on the first layer of cake.  Frost the first layer with Cool Whip, then top it with the 2nd layer of cake and pour the second half of the Jello mixture over the top of that layer. 
 
 
It may drip off the sides a little bit, and that’s okay.  It looks a little crazy at this point, but I promise you… this cake is delicious! 
 
 
Then just frost the rest of the cake with Cool Whip and refrigerate until serving. This cake is delicious, super moist, and it looks pretty too.  And it’s EASY to make. With little ones, delicious and easy are pretty much my two favorite requirements when it comes to baking. 
 
 
Jello Poke Cake is a family favorite at Gallamore West, and a perfect dessert for this time of year when Spring is turning to Summer, and light, fruity desserts are the perfect way to finish off your evening, or to celebrate a special occasion.  I hope you all have a great ending to Spring and are ready to welcome Summer with all of its light, fun, fruity desserts! 
 
Thank you for having me here at Tatertots and Jello, Jen! It is always truly a treat to be here. xoxo 
***********
Thanks Laurie! That looks like such a yummy recipe to try this summer! Laurie has lots of great ideas on her blog. Here are a few I think you’ll love:
keurigmain1
She’s got these delicious Easy Iced Summer Low Calorie Drinks that would be so great for summer parties!
patrioticcakemixcookies
And her Patriotic Cake Mix cookies would be great for the 4th of July!
Make sure to Visit Gallamore West and
Follow Gallamore West on Pinterest
instagram.32x32.icon.square
Follow Gallamore West on Instagram
facebook.32x32.icon.circle
Follow Gallamore West on Facebook
twitter.32x32.icon.circle
Follow Gallamore West on Twitter
xoxo
jen signature

 

Posted By: Jen · In: diy, guest tutorials, recipes

Great Ideas — 17 Quick & Easy DIYs!
Graduation Gift & Party Decor Printable!

You’ll Also Love

17 St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes!
Weight Watchers Zero Points Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles
The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe!
Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

Receive the Latest Crafts, DIY, Recipes and More in your INBOX!

Follow us on Pinterest! It's awesome!

Top Posts & Pages

Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
How to Change a Recessed Can Light into a Pendant Light with No Remodeling!

 

Popular Posts

  • Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
    Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
  • A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
    A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
  • DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
    DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
  • 12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
    12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
  • Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
    Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
  • How to Change a Recessed Can Light into a Pendant Light with No Remodeling!
    How to Change a Recessed Can Light into a Pendant Light with No Remodeling!
  • Mother's Day Cup Holder Gift Basket
    Mother's Day Cup Holder Gift Basket

As seen in





Amazon Affiliate

Tatertots & Jello is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
  • About Me
  • Advertising
  • Get Featured

Copyright © 2025 Tatertots and Jello · Privacy
This site is a place for positive discussion and ideas. Negative talk, comments that disparage others, and similar are not welcome and may be removed.