Description
This colorful and fun Unicorn Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert for any celebration! With a fluffy cake base, vibrant Jell-O filling, and a creamy whipped topping, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Poke Cake Filling:
- 3 oz box of strawberry Jell-O
- 3 oz box of blue raspberry Jell-O
- 3 oz box of lemon Jell-O
For the Whipped Topping:
- 8 oz tub of whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
For Decoration:
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Optional: Unicorn-themed decorations, like cake toppers or edible glitter
Instructions
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Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Allow the cake to cool completely after baking.
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Make the Jell-O Filling: While the cake is cooling, prepare each Jell-O flavor separately. Dissolve each box of Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in ½ cup of cold water. Let the Jell-O cool to room temperature.
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Poke the Cake: Once the cake is cooled, use the back of a spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
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Add the Jell-O: Slowly pour each colored Jell-O mixture over the cake, one color at a time, making sure it soaks into the holes. Use the different colors to create a rainbow effect (you can start with the strawberry Jell-O, followed by blue raspberry, and finish with the lemon Jell-O). Let the cake set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the Jell-O to firm up.
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Prepare the Whipped Topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
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Frost the Cake: Once the Jell-O has set, spread the whipped topping mixture evenly over the cake.
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Decorate the Cake: Finish by decorating the cake with rainbow sprinkles and optional unicorn-themed decorations.
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Serve: Slice and enjoy the colorful, fun dessert!
Notes
- You can use any color combination of Jell-O to match your theme.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, you can reduce the powdered sugar in the whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg