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With a box cake mix, two types of Jello, and Cool Whip, this red and green Jello Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your Christmas get-together. It’s flavorful, super moist, and festive!

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Bake the cakes following the instructions on the package. Once they’re done, use a fork or a chopstick to poke holes evenly

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Take two small mixing bowls and add water. Add the strawberry Jello to one bowl, and the lime Jello to the second one.

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Pour the strawberry Jello over one of the cakes and the lime Jello over the second cake. Place them in the fridge.

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Remove the green cake from the pan and place it on a serving platter. Generously frost it with Cool Whip

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Position the red cake on top and frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip

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To be sure that the cake holds its shape, it’s a good idea to chill it for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Easy Christmas Jello Poke Cake

With a box cake mix, two types of Jello, and Cool Whip, this red and green Jello Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your Christmas get-together. It’s flavorful, super moist, and festive!

With a box cake mix, two types of Jello, and Cool Whip, this red and green Jello Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your Christmas get-together. It’s flavorful, super moist, and festive!

Swipe up for full ingredient list for Christmas Jello Poke cake recipe

Swipe up for full ingredient list for Christmas Jello Poke cake recipe

Bake the cakes following the instructions on the package. Once they’re done, use a fork or a chopstick to poke holes evenly

Bake the cakes following the instructions on the package. Once they’re done, use a fork or a chopstick to poke holes evenly

Take two small mixing bowls and add water. Add the strawberry Jello to one bowl, and the lime Jello to the second one.

Take two small mixing bowls and add water. Add the strawberry Jello to one bowl, and the lime Jello to the second one.

Pour the strawberry Jello over one of the cakes and the lime Jello over the second cake. Place them in the fridge.

Pour the strawberry Jello over one of the cakes and the lime Jello over the second cake. Place them in the fridge.

Remove the green cake from the pan and place it on a serving platter. Generously frost it with Cool Whip

Remove the green cake from the pan and place it on a serving platter. Generously frost it with Cool Whip

Position the red cake on top and frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip

Position the red cake on top and frost the entire cake with the Cool Whip

To be sure that the cake holds its shape, it’s a good idea to chill it for at least 1 hour before serving.

To be sure that the cake holds its shape, it’s a good idea to chill it for at least 1 hour before serving.

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