Description
This Raspberry Poke Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a moist white cake infused with raspberry Jell-O, topped with creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping. Perfect for gatherings, this chilled cake combines sweet fruity flavors with a smooth texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- Ingredients needed to make cake: egg whites, oil, and water (as per cake mix instructions)
Jell-O Filling
- 3 ounce box raspberry Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Vanilla Pudding Topping
- 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 ounce tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions using egg whites, oil, and water. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan as directed. Once baked, remove from oven and let it cool on the counter for 5 minutes.
- Poke Holes in Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake about 2 inches apart to allow the Jell-O to seep in.
- Dissolve the Jell-O: In a large heatproof bowl, dissolve the raspberry Jell-O powder in 1 cup boiling water by whisking thoroughly.
- Add Cold Water: Stir in ½ cup cold water into the dissolved Jell-O mixture and whisk to combine.
- Pour Jell-O over Cake: Slowly pour the Jell-O mixture evenly over the cake, making sure to focus on filling the holes. Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours to let the Jell-O set within the cake.
- Make Pudding Topping: In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk for 1 minute until thickened.
- Combine with Whipped Topping: Stir the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until no streaks remain and the mixture is smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the chilled cake.
- Chill to Set: Place the frosted cake back into the refrigerator for another 2 hours to allow the topping to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh raspberries before serving. Serve immediately chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For best results, use egg whites instead of whole eggs to keep the cake light.
- Ensure the cake is slightly warm when poking holes, but not hot, to prevent falling apart.
- Chilling times are important to let the Jell-O and pudding set properly.
- You can substitute any flavor of Jell-O or pudding to customize this recipe.
- If fresh raspberries are not available, frozen can be used but drain well before garnishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
