Description
Raspberry zinger poke cake combines tangy raspberries with moist white cake for a delightful dessert. Raspberry layers create a refreshing treat that satisfies sweet cravings with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (18.25 oz) premium white cake mix
- Cake mix package required ingredients
- 2 cups hot purified water
- 1 package (3 oz) raspberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 container (10 oz) high-quality raspberry preserves
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 packet (7 oz) unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth, lump-free batter. Pour into a 9×13-inch pan and bake at the recommended temperature until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, preventing any moisture condensation.
- Create consistent perforations across the entire cake surface using the handle of a wooden spoon or a meat fork, puncturing approximately halfway through the cake’s depth.
- Dissolve raspberry-flavored gelatin thoroughly in hot water, stirring until completely integrated and no granules remain.
- Slowly pour the warm gelatin mixture over the cake, carefully guiding it into the created perforations to ensure complete absorption throughout the dessert.
- Microwave raspberry preserves for 30 seconds until slightly warm and easily spreadable, then distribute evenly across the gelatin-soaked cake surface.
- Gently spread thawed whipped topping over the preserves, creating a smooth, uniform layer that covers the entire cake.
- Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut generously over the whipped topping, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely. Store covered in the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by using gluten-free white cake mix for a celiac-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.
- Experiment with different gelatin flavors like strawberry or mixed berry to create unique variations of this classic dessert.
- Use low-fat whipped topping and sugar-free preserves to reduce the overall calorie content while maintaining the cake’s delightful sweetness.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by substituting whipped topping with coconut whipped cream for those with lactose intolerance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg