Red White & Blue Poke Cake

A quick, easy, but beautiful dessert- the poke cake is never going out of style. This Red White & Blue Poke Cake version looks like a bursting fire cracker, making it perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or even Veterans Day celebrations.

Memorial Day just passed, and as usually it was a beautiful weekend full of fun, relaxation, and of course remembrance for our fallen family members.

Our celebration had many of the traditional favs. Grilled meats, potato and pasta salads of various variety, dips, etc. 

Of course, it also included family & friends.

What it didn’t have, was specifically themed Patriotic dishes.

At first, I didn’t think anything of that. No big deal, it’s not necessarily essential, right?

Then I made the classic mistake of getting on social media, where I was immediately hit with the full force of everyone else’s edible Patriotism, especially in the dessert department.

That got me thinking, the 4th of July/Independence Day is right around the corner. What patriotic thing am I gonna be making for my dessert table?

I’ve done it before, and I really like the idea- and want to do it again this year.

Poke Cakes have made a huge come back in the past couple years in the dessert world, so naturally I decided to go with one. Specifically, a Red White & Blue Poke Cake.

Poke Cakes became wildly popular in the 70’s. They were a fun way to add a ‘pop’ or color to an other wise delicious, but plain dessert sheet cake.

Basically you bake a normal 9×13 box mix cake, and let it cool. When cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon and poke holes evenly out into the entire surface. 

You then fill those holes with anything from brightly colored jello mix, sweetened condensed milk, caramel, or even pudding. Smooth it over so the filling evenly creeps into and fills each and every hole, and chill until it’s solidified.

Topped with cool whip or another whipped topping, it’s an easy dessert to make and simple to customize for any occasion or holiday!

This Red White & Blue Poke Cake is just as quick and easy, but makes a splash with its stunning presentation.

A fluffy white cake base is studded with bright pops of red and blue sugared cream cheese pudding veins. Topped with a thick layer of whipped topping and a sprinkle of holiday-themed, well, sprinkles each slice looks like a little fire cracker.

Your Independence Day celebration will be perfect when topped off with a thick slice of this fire cracker Red White & Blue Poke Cake.

Other easy cake recipes you might enjoy: Glazed Strawberry Lemon Yogurt Cake, Chocolate Malted Milkshake Cake, and Bananas Foster Upside Down Sheet Cake.

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