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slice of strawberry Jello American flag cake on a small gray plate with the full 4th of July cake with berries in the background

Jello American Flag Cake

This strawberry Jello American flag cake is an extra moist 4th of July poke cake with fresh berries. Patriotic dessert that can feed a crowd!
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Course: 4th of July
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350° F, and grease the bottom only of a 9x13 cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, canola oil, and eggs on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake at 350° F for 24-29 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After baking, allow the cake to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate smaller bowl, mix the Jello mix with the boiling water.
  • Then add the cold water, continuing to mix well, 'til the Jello mix is fully dissolved.
  • Poke the top of the cake all over with a fork, creating small holes all over the top of the cake.
  • Slowly pour the Jello mixture over the entire cake, and allow the cake to finish cooling.
  • Using a spatula, gently spread the Cool Whip evenly over the entire cooled cake.
  • Add 5 or more rows of blueberries to the top left corner of the cake.
  • Stem and slice the strawberries length wise; then add rows of strawberries to create the red stripes for your cake. I usually have enough room to add 4 rows of strawberries to my cake.
  • When you're done decorating, cover and chill your Fourth of July cake for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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Notes

*Be careful when spreading the whipped topping. Some cake mix cakes are so light and fluffy, the top will easily crumble and spread with the whipped cream. Go light and easy with the spatula.
How long will strawberry Jello American flag cake last?
Covered with plastic wrap, this strawberry Jello poke cake should keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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