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Spring Poke Cake

A vibrant dessert soaked with fruity goodness and topped with a fluffy cream, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
For the Jelly
  • 1 small box lemon jelly (or any flavor you prefer)
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
  • to taste Fresh fruit (optional, for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Poking the Holes
  1. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes evenly across the top of the cake.
Preparing the Jelly
  1. In a separate bowl, dissolve the jelly powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring well until fully mixed.
  2. Pour the jelly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  3. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to set.
Adding the Toppings
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until thickened.
  2. Spread this pudding mixture over the cooled cake, followed by a layer of whipped topping.
Garnishing and Serving
  1. For a final touch, add fresh fruit on top of the whipped cream.
  2. Slice, serve, and enjoy the delightful reactions from your family and friends!

Notes

For variation, you can swap the lemon jelly for your favorite flavor. Allow the cake to cool adequately before adding the jelly to avoid melting.