Description
A festive and vibrant cake layered with red and blue gelatin, topped with whipped frosting—perfect for summer celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup blue gelatin
- 1 cup red gelatin
- 1 cup whipped frosting
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
- Combine the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large egg whites until smooth.
- Prepare the pan: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake according to the box directions. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- Poke holes into the warm cake using a fork, making about 20 holes.
- Prepare the blue gelatin: In a separate bowl, follow the package instructions to prepare the blue gelatin. Pour half over the cake, allowing it to set for 5 minutes.
- Repeat with the red gelatin: Prepare the red gelatin similarly and pour it over the cake. Refrigerate until fully set, about 2 hours.
- Frost the top: Spread a layer of whipped frosting over the cooled cake.
- Add festive sprinkles on top before serving.
Notes
Prepare the cake one day ahead to enhance flavor. Customize with flavored frostings or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: poke cake, red white blue cake, summer dessert, festive cake, easy cake recipe