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Slice of Patriotic Poke Cake with red, white, and blue layers, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles on a plate.

Patriotic Poke Cake: The Ultimate 4th of July Dessert


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 2 hours+
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of flavors, the vibrant textures, and that secret twist that makes this recipe absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!


Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water per package)
  • Red and blue food coloring
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 3½ cups milk
  • 2½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the white cake mix as instructed on the box.
  3. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
  4. Tint one with red food coloring, one with blue, and leave the last one white.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of each color randomly into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
  6. Lightly swirl with a toothpick to create a marbled effect. Don’t overmix!
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool for 15–20 minutes.
  9. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  10. Whisk pudding mixes with milk until slightly thickened.
  11. Pour most into the holes, then spread the rest over the top.
  12. Cover and chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  13. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  14. Spread generously over the pudding layer.
  15. Add sprinkles — go wild with stars, stripes, and sparkles!

Notes

For deeper color contrast, use gel food coloring. Chill overnight for best results and ultimate flavor fusion.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Patriotic Poke Cake, 4th of July dessert, make-ahead desserts