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Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake

Mmmmm good. Excellent dessert to serve for family or guests!

Prep15m
Cook4h
Yield4
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Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 box (3 oz) raspberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup raspberry jam or preserves
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Method

  1. Prepare the Cake:
  2. Preheat oven and bake the white cake mix as directed on the box in a 9x13-inch pan. Let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Raspberry Gelatin:
  4. Dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until dissolved, then add cold water and stir.
  5. Poke and Pour:
  6. Poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Assemble the Topping:
  8. Spread raspberry jam over the set gelatin. Gently spread whipped topping over the jam. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
  9. Garnish and Serve:
  10. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired. Slice and serve.

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