Cherry Jello Coke Poke Cake

By srumbel

An easy and classic moist poke cake seeping with delicious cherry jello mixed with coke and topped with a cool and creamy vanilla topping. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings!
from therecipecritic.com

Ingredients

• 1 (16.5 ounce) French Vanilla Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
• 1 (6 ounce) Cherry flavored gelatin mix
• 12 ounces Coca Cola
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (3.5 ounce) instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Maraschino cherries and chocolate jimmies for garnish (optional)

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the cake according to package directions and bake in a 350 degree oven according to instructions. Let cake cool for 15 minutes.
Using the end of a wooden spoon pierce the cake and make holes about 1 inch apart. In a medium sized bowl combine cherry jello, coke, and water. Mix until dissolved and pour over the cake. Refrigerate for a ½ hour.
In a large bowl combine instant vanilla pudding and milk. Stir until combined and add vanilla. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the cake. Refrigerate for 3 hours and serve.