Christmas Jello Poke Cake Recipe only requires a few simple ingredients, but the results are amazing. Not only does this cake look festive but it is so delicious.
The delicious cake recipe is so moist, and each bite is sure to impress. Christmas Jello Cake is fun and festive and made with easy ingredients. The red and green Jello make this Christmas Poke cake so festive.
It is the best Christmas dessert. The ideas are endless for Poke Cake Recipes.
What's in this post: Christmas Jello Poke Cake
Why We Love This
The cake is poked all over to allow the red and green jello mixture to saturate the cake. The flavor gets in the cake for an amazing dessert.
The kids love to help with poking holes in the cake. Get them involved in making this festive cake.
Recipes vary but the filling can be a vanilla pudding mixture, fruit, sweetened condensed milk and more. This is a very easy recipe.
Ingredients
- White Cake Mix. You can use any brand you prefer.
- Red Jello Mix and Lime Jello Mix. This will result in the gorgeous red and green swirls.
- Cool Whip. You can also use Homemade Whipped Cream.
- Christmas Sprinkles. Choose any red and green sprinkles you like.
Jump to recipe to the very bottom and get the complete ingredient list.
Variations
- Change the Frosting – We used cool whip on the top cake layer but you can make your own whipping topping or use a buttercream frosting.
- Add Fruit – Add some fresh strawberries and blueberries with the sprinkles. This recipe is perfect for a strawberry jello poke cake.
- Change the Flavor of Jello – When make a poke cake the options are endless. Poke cakes can be made for any celebrations or family movie night.
- Cake Flavor. Try red velvet cake mix, yellow cake mix or anything you love for this delicious cake recipe.
How to Make Christmas Jello Poke Cake
Step 1. Make the cake based on the box instructions. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2. Poke the cake with the end of a wooden spoon. Make sure to poke cakes everywhere.
Step 3. Prepare both of the Jell-O mixes. Alternate spooning the strawberry gelatin and the green gelatin mix over the cake.
Step 4. Continue until you have used half of the mixture. The full amount is not needed. Place in the fridge to cool completely.
Step 5. Top with the cool whip.
Step 6. Add the sprinkles to the top of the cake. Cut and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. This is the best cake and so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
When cutting the cake, wipe the knife with cold water for a clean cut.
I think it is best prepared a day ahead of time. This allows the flavors to really soak into the cake and it tastes even more delicious.
Letting the jello soak into the cake for several hour or overnight really helps with the flavoring. Plus it makes the colors so vibrant.
You can use a fork to poke the cake or really anything you have. The end of a wooden spoon also works as well. Another idea is to use a toothpick.
This is such an easy recipe so just use what you have and make this amazing cake.
Store any jello poke cake Christmas leftovers in the refrigerator covered. You can cover with plastic wrap or with the lid that came with your pan.
How to Make For Every Holiday
- Halloween Poke Cake – Decorate a white cake with orange jello mix. Top with a orange frosting and fun Halloween Sprinkles.
- Easter Poke Cake – Poke a white or yellow cake with fun pastel colors. Then top with white frosting with Easter Bunnies on top.
- Valentines Day – Make a Red Velvet cake and poke holes and pour sweetened condensed milk over the top. Top with frosting and red hot candies. See Valentine’s Day Poke Cake Recipe.
- St Patrick’s Day – We love using lime green jello poured over a white cake. Makes for a fun and festive treat for St Patrick’s Day.
- Thanksgiving Poke Cake – Make a spice cake and drizzle with caramel size. Mix in apple pie filling for a perfect fall dessert.
- 4th of July Poke Cake – We love make 4th of July Poke Cake with red and blue jello.
More Christmas Dessert Ideas
- Christmas Lasagna Dessert Recipe
- Crock Pot Christmas Candy Recipe
- Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
- Christmas Chocolate Covered Oreo Recipe
- Crack Christmas Chex Mix Recipe
- Christmas Cranberry Cake Recipe
Try this delicious Christmas poke cake with jello and come back and leave a star recipe rating.
Christmas Jello Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 White Cake Mix and all the ingredients needed on the back of the box
- 1 Red Jello Mix – We used Cherry but you could use Strawberry as well
- 1 Lime Jello Mix
- 1 Cool Whip – 8 oz
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix as directed and bake in a 9×13 pan. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Poke cake with the end of a wooden spoon throughout the cake. I spaced the holes about 1″ apart on the cake.
- Prepare both jell-o mixes as directed on the back in the box in separate bowls.
- Then take turn spooning the jello mixes over the cake alternating the flavors per rows on the cake. Only use ½ half of each of the jello mixes as the full amounts are not needed.
- Then chill the cake for 3 to 4 hours in a refrigerator and top with the cool whip.
- Sprinkle the top with your favorite Christmas sprinkles! Serve and Enjoy!
Recipe Video
can you use something with the whip cream or in place of? Just not a real big fan of it.
You can use a traditional frosting instead (like buttercream) and it would still be delicious!