Description
A vibrant and fun Unicorn Poke Cake featuring a moist white cake infused with three colorful Jell-O flavors, topped with a light whipped cream frosting and adorned with rainbow sprinkles for a festive, whimsical dessert perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Jell-O Filling
- 3 oz box strawberry Jell-O
- 3 oz box blue raspberry Jell-O
- 3 oz box lemon Jell-O
- 3 cups boiling water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups cold water (1/2 cup per Jell-O flavor)
Whipped Topping
- 8 oz tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Decoration
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Optional: Unicorn-themed decorations, like cake toppers or edible glitter
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions, typically requiring eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Make the Jell-O Filling: While the cake cools, prepare each Jell-O flavor separately by dissolving each 3 oz box in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in ½ cup cold water and mix well. Let each Jell-O mixture cool to room temperature to prevent melting the cake when poured.
- Poke the Cake: Using the back of a spoon or a skewer, poke holes evenly all over the cooled cake to allow the Jell-O to seep into the cake layers.
- Add the Jell-O: Slowly pour each colored Jell-O mixture over the cake one at a time, starting with strawberry, then blue raspberry, and finishing with lemon. Ensure the mixtures soak into the holes, creating a beautiful rainbow effect. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the Jell-O set and firm up within the cake.
- Prepare the Whipped Topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Carefully fold in the tub of whipped topping until fully combined for a light, fluffy frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Once the Jell-O has set, evenly spread the whipped cream topping over the cake’s surface to cover it completely.
- Decorate the Cake: Sprinkle the top with rainbow sprinkles and add any optional unicorn-themed decorations such as cake toppers or edible glitter to enhance the magical theme.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings and enjoy this colorful, fun, and festive dessert with friends and family!
Notes
- Ensure the Jell-O mixtures cool completely before pouring over the cake to avoid melting the cake’s surface.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the Jell-O to fully set.
- You can customize the cake decorations to fit your party theme or preferences.
- If preferred, substitute any Jell-O flavors to create your own unique color combinations.
- This cake is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until serving.
