Christmas Poke Cake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare the cake mix according to the box directions and stir in the 1 tablespoon of Christmas sprinkles.

Step 3

Spray a 9x13 baking dish.

Step 4

Pour in the cake mix and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 5

Cool the cake for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile make the jello.

Step 7

In a medium mixing bowl combine 1 cup boiling water with cherry jello and stir until dissolved.

Step 8

Whisk in ½ cup cold water to the cherry gelatin and set aside.

Step 9

In a separate bowl repeat the above with the lime jello and set aside.

Step 10

Using the end of a wooden spoon or a large straw poke holes all over the cake.

Step 11

Spoon the jello in the holes, I like to alternate red in one hole, green in another until they are all filled.

Step 12

Refrigerate the cake covered for 3-4 hours to set.

Step 13

Frost the cake with the whipped topping.

Step 14

Decorate the cake with more sprinkles and Christmas peeps.

Step 15

Serve!!

Step 16

Refrigerate leftovers.