This is a dessert that I remember my grandmother making many years ago. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and it tasted sooo good. Making this cake brings back memories of standing in Grandma's kitchen watching her poke holes into a perfectly good cake. And then begging for seconds after devouring the first piece. Much like my children did tonight after getting their first taste of this cake. I love those memories and I can only hope that my children will have such great, wonderful memories of me in the kitchen making them yummy treats.
Ingredients
1 white or yellow cake mix
1 3 oz pkg of jello (any flavor, I used Strawberry)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 container of Cool Whip (thawed)
Prepare the cake as directed on the box. Bake at 350* 30 to 35 mins. Cool in the pan for about 15 mins. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the cake. Dissolve the jello in the boiling water, add the cold water and pour over the cake. Chill for 3-4 hours. Spread with Cool Whip
3 Simple Ingredients
Cake after being "poked"
Cake with the jello poured over it
Jello Poke Cake
Thanks for the recipe I have heard of this and always wanted to try it :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like I might be making this yummy item this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing! SITS sent me by, and I'm glad they did...
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I have heard of this recipe somewhere before and have intended to make it. It looks so good. Thanks for reminding me of this great dessert!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen these but never tried them. Maybe we'll give one a go. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteAlex aka Ma What's For Dinner
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My step-mom makes this cake, she always uses a different type of Jell-O each time. So good. New Friday Follower.
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Oh my gosh! My grandma used to make this too and it is to die for!! Yummmy! Happy memories!
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