RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY POKE CAKE
A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. -Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks., For strawberry gelatin, in a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until berries are soft. Strain into a small bowl, pressing berries lightly; discard pulp. Add gelatin to syrup, stirring to dissolve completely. Cool to room temperature. Repeat steps to make blueberry gelatin., Using a wooden skewer, pierce tops of cakes to within 1 inch of edge; twist skewer gently to make slightly larger holes. Gradually pour cooled strawberry mixture over 1 cake, being careful to fill each hole. Repeat with blueberry mixture and remaining cake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Run a knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Remove strawberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup whipped cream., Remove blueberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake over whipped cream layer. Frost top and sides with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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NASSEJJE SALIMAH
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Sherwd Orange1
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my 4th of July party! Everyone loved it.
Cdo Mofokeng
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still good. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
Jawad Baloch
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked so festive.
Zara Vs
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party! It's so refreshing and delicious.
Ithandile Koli
[email protected]Has anyone tried this recipe with raspberries instead of blueberries?
nischal mali
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like a lot of work.
Fahad Sikdar
[email protected]This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Jalaudin Rain
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The blueberries sank to the bottom of the pan and the cake was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Joker Sam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with half the amount of sugar next time.
Kathy Hernandez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poke cakes, but this one was really good! The blueberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake.
Qambar Ali
[email protected]This Red, White, and Blueberry Poke Cake was a huge hit at my 4th of July party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.