Vampire Poke Cake
A fun and spooky dessert featuring a moist white cake soaked with strawberry jello, topped with Cool Whip and decorated for Halloween.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- as needed ingredients on the back of the box (water, oil, eggs)
- 1 box strawberry jello (3 oz)
- 2 cups water
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- as needed red gel frosting
- as needed plastic vampire teeth optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the strawberry jello according to package instructions.
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely in the pan.
- Use a straw to poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake.
- Pour the prepared jello over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- After the jello has set, frost the top of the cake with Cool Whip.
- Decorate with red gel frosting and add plastic vampire teeth for fun.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.