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Halloween Poke Cake
This fall-themed Halloween Poke Cake is all treat and no tricks! Whip up a cake mix with orange Jell-O and whipped topping to make this delicious and easy cake that is perfect for any autumn gathering.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Cool Time
3
hours
hours
Total Time
3
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
15
servings
Author
Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates
Ingredients
15.25
ounce
white or yellow cake mix
+ ingredients called for on box
3
ounce
orange Jell-O
1
cup
boiling water
½
cup
cold water
8
ounces
Cool Whip
or homemade whip cream
Red and yellow food coloring
Sprinkles and candy corn to garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Prepare cake mix per the box instructions, pour in the baking dish, and bake for 25 minutes.
Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
Once cool, poke holes all over cake with a wooden spoon handle.
To a small bowl, combine Jello-O packet and 1 cup of boiling water and mix until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of cold water and stir.
Pour Jello-O mixture over entire cake to fill all the holes.
Cover and refrigerate for 3+ hours.
To a bowl, add the Cool Whip and 5 drops of yellow food coloring and 1 drop of red. Mix together then spread over the entire cake.
Top with your favorite Halloween or fall sprinkles and/or candy pumpkins.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
44
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
39
mg
|
Potassium:
16
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
26
IU
|
Calcium:
16
mg