Patriotic Poke Cake Fourth July (Print-Friendly Version)

Vibrant red, white, and blue cake with creamy layers—an eye-catching crowd-pleaser for summer parties.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box (approximately 432 g) white cake mix
02 - Eggs, water, and oil as specified by cake mix instructions

→ Pudding Layer

03 - 2 packets (96 g each) instant cheesecake pudding mix
04 - 830 ml whole milk

→ Whipped Cream Topping

05 - 600 ml heavy cream, chilled
06 - 30 g powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decorations

08 - Red food coloring
09 - Blue food coloring
10 - Decorative sprinkles

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven according to cake mix package instructions. Grease a 23 × 33 cm baking dish with baking spray and set aside.
02 - Prepare cake batter as per manufacturer’s directions. Divide the batter into three equal portions. Leave one portion uncolored, tint one with red food coloring, and the third with blue food coloring. Mix until colors are evenly distributed.
03 - Using a spoon, alternate dropping small amounts of each colored batter in the prepared dish to create a patterned effect. Layer remaining batter as needed. Gently tap dish on the counter to level the surface. Lightly swirl with a toothpick for a marbled appearance; avoid overmixing.
04 - Bake according to the cake mix package directions. Remove from oven and cool in the dish for 10 minutes at room temperature.
05 - Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake. Let cake cool completely before proceeding.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together instant cheesecake pudding mix and milk until dissolved. Before pudding thickens, pour evenly over the cooled cake, ensuring holes are filled. Spread excess pudding on top; refrigerate until set.
07 - In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the pudding layer of the cake.
08 - Garnish with decorative sprinkles before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allow the cake to cool fully at room temperature before adding pudding to prevent melting and sinking.
02 - Swirl batters gently for a vibrant marbled effect without blending colors.

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